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Evening star., 1895-05-21
APPROVE THE DECISION,
Views of Russell Sage and E.x-PreSi-
dent Harrison on the Income Tax.

views of Russell Sage and EX-PreSi-
dent Hnrrison on the Income Tax.
NEW YORK, May 21.-Russeii Sage, be-
ing interviewed regarding the ecison of
the Supreme Court in the matter of the
income tax law, said: THE income tax de-
ctston is very fortunate for the best inter-
ests of the country. 1t marks the begin
ming of the downfall of populism and ex-
treme sectionalism 1t will still further
elevate our credit with other powers when
they see the integrity with which our
courts discharge their duties 1t will in
spire confidence in our stability and in our
ability to withstand periods of depression
l believe the decision will have more last
ing effect upon our credit than ANYTHING
that has taken place in five years, because
after all the United States Supreme Court
represents the equity and Justice of the
whole country. Its example goes out to
Go,UU0o0 or Io,Ooo,0OO peeple'
EN-President Harrison says:
have rot had time . read the dis
patches carefully, but l am convinced that
the general effect of tic decision will be
good. l mean by that statement that it
will be better for the country at large than
the law as it stood after the last action
of the Supreme Court-for it could not be
worse under any finding.
am inclined to think that it will con-
vince the people that they can expect
some recognition in the administration of
the affairs of the country. When the Su-
preme Court handed down an opinion some
time ago, the law was left in badly
mangled condition. No more unjust, per-
niclous, unequal and unfair measure could
nave been adduced by studied application
tnan was the income tax law as it stood un-
der the recent ruling of the Supreme Court.
1t lifted the burden from the shoulders of
the bondholders and coupon clippers and
placed it upon the toilers and the workers
of the nation. 1t might have been just as
falr for the government to have said to
its revenue officers that they should go out
and sand-bas every third man they met
and take his money from him. Even that
would have been more just and equitabl
measure than the law as it stood; for then
each citizen would have a chance of es-
Gaping from the assault by not being the
third man.
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GOING TO HELP CUBA.
General De Qucsndn to Take n Force
From New York.

General De Qucsudn to Take n Force
From New York.
NEW YORK, May 21.-General De Que
sada in an interview upon Cuban affairs
announces:
"The hour has arrived. The war will
soon be at its height In six months Gen.
Campos will. forced to return to Spain.
Already peace overtures have been made
to us by the regular troops. We have is
sued orders that the next envoy that comes
to us from the Spanish troops with terms
of peace shall be treated as a spy and shot
on capture. We have so informed the Span
ish government. We IRE daily receiving re-
cruits and financial aid. This will be the
effort of our lives and we will win. The
yellow fever will get in its work very soon
now. Nature and labor circumstances are
with US. When the sugar mills close we
will gsin thousands of recruits. I cannot
say when 1 shall start, but it will be in a
short time, and l will take a force down
that will startle the troops there
Gen. De Quesada refused to say where
he was going to get his men. He claimed
that the money would come largely from
contributions, much Of which he gave him
self. He asserted that he was breaking no
international law, for the law says that re-
cruits and arms must not go out on the
rately. He said:
Il can take 1900 men out on one vessel
and 5000 rifles on another. The two ships
can meet beyond the three-mile limit and
transfer the load. and nothing can be
said"
Evening star., 1895-05-21
D is TR ESS IN ITALY
Damage Caused BY Earthquakes at Flor
ence.
Authorities Trying to Repair Loss
Severe Shocks at
SpOletO.

ROME, Italy, May 21.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Florence show that the
authorities there are doing every hing pos
sible to repair the damage done by the
earthquakes of Saturday last. The troops
of the garrison have been actively employ
ed ever since the disaster in succoring the
sufferers in neighboring towns and villages.
The distress has in consequence been great
ly lghtened.
A popular subscription is being raised for
the relief of the suffering poor, and the
municipalities of the different towns and
cities which have been affected by the
seismic disturbances are providing sums of
money to assist those who are most in
need of it.
King Humbert has from the first, by his
special request. been kept informed regard
ing the extent of the disasters and the
measures of relief taken by the govern
ment and civil authorities, and has per-
sonally directed number of the opera
tions conducted by the military authorities.
His majesty is understood to have SUBJ
scribed literally from his private purse for
the relief Of those thrown into complete
destitution, and 'he has in many other
ways shown his sympathy with the suf-
ferers.
Severe earthquake shocks were expe-
rienced yesterday evening at Spoleto, a
town situated on an isolated hill about
twenty-four miles north of Rieti, which is
located about forty miles from this city.
Although full particulars are not yet OBJ
tainable, it is known that much damage
has been done and that many houses have
been injured.
AS Spoleto is connected across a deep
ravine with a neighboring height by a
bridge and aqueduct over GOO feet high,
there are people who fear that this struc-
ture may have been damaged. Assistance
has been sent to Spoleto from Rieti, and
everything possible will be done to relieve
the sufferers
The damaged town has a fine citadel a
cathedral, Roman arch, the remains of a
theater and other antiquities. Its popula-
ton is about 1000
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WANTS ALL OF THE M
Emergency Hospital Objects to Dividing
the Accident Gases.
Hearing Before the mmlssinncrs
pitaPs RecOrd-Eecision Reserved.

The Emergency Hospital, through it's di-
rectors, entered a. vigorous protest with
the Commissioners this morning against
division of the emergency cases, as pro-
posed by Providence Hospital. 1t will be
recalled that the directors of the Provi-
dence Hospital some time ago made a
proposition to the Commissioners to in
struct the police to send all accident and
emergency cases occurring in the fourth,
fifth and sixth precincts to their hospital
where all facilities existed for their treat
ment
Upon the recommendation of the health
officer circular letters were sent to the sew
eral hospitals asking if they were willing
to treat emergency cases.
All of the replies favored such an ar
rangement. The directors of the Emer-
gency Hospital asked for hearing before
the Commissioners took final action.
This morning was the time set for the
hearing. There were present on the part
of the hospital President B. II. Warner
Secretary John B. Wight, w. c. White
more. w. ]. Boardman and Drs H. L. E.
johnson and S. NJ. Burnett
President Warner called attention to the
origin of the Emergency Hospital. 1t had
grown from SMALL incomplete hospital to
one of the best in the country. 1t was de-
pendent largely upon congressional appro-
priationS, which are obtained because it is
emergency work. 1t is not a general hos
pital In any sense Of the word. There was
dispensary service also which did much
good work. All diseases which do not re-
Quire the services of a general hospital
are treated. He read the names of the at
tending staff, which served without COM
pensation.
Last year. he said. the hospital treated
n,417 new patients. There were 1850
emergency cases and 1,453 operations per-
formed.
The institution is we'll managed and am
pie to care for all emergency cases. 1t
was natural for all hospitals to desire an
emergency service, but the Emergency Hos
pital was especially constituted for this
work. The Commissioners would strike
death blow at the Emergency Hospital if
they undertook to district the city for the
benefit of other hospitals. When the ser
vice becomes so great that the Emergency
Hospital cannot treat the cases brought
there, then there would be a legitimate
reason for dividing the emergency work.
DIR. H. L. E. Johnson. chief of the attend
ing staff of the hospital, referred to the
central location of the hospital and it's
ability to treat all emergency cases. The
hospital was planned after the Chambers
Street Hospital of New York. 1t would be
great hardship to embarrass it by taking
from it the work in which the hospital was
pioneer. Dr. S. NJ. Burnett. VIC. White
more and John B. Wight also spoke in
favor of the hospital. The Commissioners
reserved their decision.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
REPORTS EXAGGERATED.
What Admiral Kirkland Says About
Alleged Armenian Outrases.

Alleged Armenian Outrages.
a report from Admiral kirkland, command
ing the European squadron, In regard to
reported outrages upon missionaries in
Asia Minor. The report IS dated at Alex
andretta, the latter part Of April, and
shows that the alleged outrages were very
much exaggerated by the persons who had
appealed for assistance. Admiral Kirk
land says that at all the ports visited by
the cruisers San Francisco and Marble
head the American residents were found
working at their usual vocations and ap-
parently undisturbed by acts Of molesta-
ment. Their Interrogation by the officers
Of the chips developed the fact that nothing
had occurred to disturb them in their &C.
cupations, and that they had not been in
terfered with in any way.
Admiral Kirkland states that rumors of
reached the ports, but they lacked verifica-
ton. Some of the most improbable stories
of cruelties were told, but when they were
traced to their origin it was found that
there was nothing n them. lie examined
number of people in the hope Of obtain
ing some SubStantiation of the "atrocty''
reports. but his examination invariably fail
ed, and he gave l. as mis- opinion that the
reports had been very mucn exaggerated.
The admiral eXonerdteS the sultan from
all blame in connection with the trouble
between the Kurds AMI the Armenians.
THE sultan mad as EIEch to do with this
trouble" he says, las had the governor of
Massachusetts," His conclusion that there
were no atrocities is concurred in by the
States with whom he came IN contact
during his cruise.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
FonD,s THEATER VICTIMS.
Examination of Claimants and Their
Witnesses Taken Up.

Examination of Claimants and Their
Witnesses Taken Up.
There was meeting of the Ford's Thea
ter accident commission in the committee
re ON of Senator Harris, the chairman, at
the Capitol today. About twelve of the
claimants were examined by Senator Faux
ner and Mr.. Brookshire. Senator Harris
and Representative Daniels were in attend
ance also, and aided in the work. Each
claimant was accompanied by his Witness
es and gave brief testimony to establish
the preliminary facts of his claim. The
cases will really, however, be tried by the
medical examiners, who will hold sessions
throughout the summer to ascertain the
exact nature of the injuries received by
those who were in the building at the time
it collapsed, and, who were hurt in one way
or another. There are now nearly one hun
dred claims on file. The commission will
meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow to continue this
work. 1t will probably be in session for a
week or ten days.
Evening star., 1895-05-21

force according to population upon their
constituents, as well as the people of the
other states. Assuming that this system
of taxation will not be attempted, which
seems indeed the only constitutional
method of raising direct taxes or taxes
upon incomes, 1t may be that Congress will
impose an additional 81 a barrel upon beer.
This tax would raise about the amount of
money that the income tax did not raise
by reason of it's unconstitutonality, and
the objection that it would be tax on an
article considered to be prime necessity
by large lass of our people would have
no weight. because glass of beer would
not be sold at higher price in the market
because of 81 a barrel additional tax paid
by the brewer. OF course l do not advo-
cate this tax, but simply refer to it as one
of the means by which revenue could be
raised in the emergency of the democratic
party. But the best thing to do is to re-
wise the tariff and reinstate the many wise
provisions OF protective system.
More Protective Tariff.
The imposition of increased duties
amounting to thirty-five or forty millions
above the Wilson law and discriminatory
levied upon articles competing with Ameri
can manufactured goods, would supply the
treasury with needed funds and wonderful
ly stimulate business
The general result of all these expert
mental performances of the democratic
party has been and will be to more firmly
eSldDilSn ana more securely perpetuate the
American doctrine of protective tariff Such
a tariff is a legitimate source of national
revenue, and, educated we are now, We
know that revenue and protection go hand
in hand and prosperity follows in the train
of both"
How do you regard the remarks of Jus
ticeS Harlan and White?" the reporter ask
ed.
The Dissenting Opinions.
THE dissenting opinions in the Supreme
of ~,
judicial opinions. 1t is singular fact that
the majority opinion and the dissenting
opinions based their pessimistic outlook on
the same prophetic declaration, both
branches of the court claiming that the
view taken by that special branch tends to
the oppression of the poor and the emolu-
mdht of the rich, and the forebodings are
SO dire in each case and from each stand
point that l think the country will get
along fairly well between the two extremes
1t was novel experience to me to hear the
visor and heat with which Justice Harlan
delivered his dissenting opinion, and while
1t was proceeding l could not help reflect
ing that the federalists of today are from
the south and the strict constructionists of
the Constitution all come from the north
1 Els has already been commented upon by
otners, but 1t points out to the student of
politics how greatly the scenes are shift
ing"
Evening star., 1895-05-21
THE STEAMSHIP SUBSIDY.
All RumOIs Pronounced Utterly False
nnl Ridiculous.

A number of sensational reports have
been circulated recently in regard to the
subsidy to the American line steamships
for carrying the mails between New York
and Europe. 1t was asserted that the
Postmaster General had determined to
break the contract made with the company
by Postmaster General Wanamaker on the
ground that he had exceeded his powers in
making the agreement read per statute
mile instead Of per marire mile. The con-
tract goes into effect next October. 1t may
be authoritatively stated that the rumors
are incorrect, and that whatever may be
done in the future the matter has not yet
been even discussed.
The Postmaster General has not been in
office long enough to have caught up with
current duties, and has. not anticipated his
work as far as October next. He has not
made or authorized any statement as to
subsidy contracts, for the best of reasons,
that he has not yet taken up the matter.
Speaking of the matter this morning Sec
ord Assistant Postmaster General Nelson
said: THE matter has not been discussed
at all. The rumors are utterly false and
ridiculous
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Local Pensions Allowed.

District of Columbia.-Additional, Henry
Taylor, Washington.
Maryland.-Original, James T. Keleher,
Baltimore, Baltimore Increase John Green,
Willows Calvert. Reissue, Alexander
Brown, Catonsville, Baltimore; John H.
Green, Barton, Allegany; Thomas ]. Sears,
St Michaers. Talbot. Original widows,
Mary Rule, Baltimore, Baltimore.
Virginia.-Original Augustine Wornlley,
deceased, Plain View, King and Queen;
Samuel NJ Weskett, Berkeley. Norfolk; Cy-
rus Hauls. alias Cyrus Buckner, Alexan-
dria, Alexandria; Henry Jackson, Ordinary,
Gloucester. Additional, Charles Martin,
National Soldiers Home. Elizabeth City.
Reissue, Peter Julius, Alexandria, Alexan-
dria.
West Virgnia.-Original, James Patter-
son, I.azearvIlle, Brooke. Reissue, Owen
Smith, Winifrede, Kanawha; Abraham F.
Wilson, Normantown. Gilmer; Frank Plau-
key, Wheeling, Ohio: Charles Morton, Lie
more's, Clay. Original widows, ETC., Eliza
beth Jones, Pliny, Putnam.
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DEDICATED THE TEMPLE.
The Big Odd Fellows Parade ut Phfln-
Iclplhia POstuOuetI

PHILADELPHIA, May 2l.-The big pa
rade which was to have been the main
feature of the Odd Fellows dedication ser
vices has been postponed on account of
rain. No time has been fixed for the pa
rade.
The rain did not prevent the thousands
of visitors from viewing the new temple,
and all day long there was steady stream
going to and fro.
The temple was formally dedicated to-
day. The ceremonies began promptly at 10
o'clock, but the dedication being part of
the ritual of the order, was performed in
secret, the only persons allowed inside the
sacred pale being the officers of the Sow
eregn Grand Lodge, the officers of the
Grand Lodges of Pennsylvania, New York
and other states, and the officers of all To-
cal and visiting lodges.
Evening star., 1895-05-21

Mr.. o. L. Pruden, assistant private secre-
tary to the President has returned from
Dover, N. j., whittier he was called to at
tend the funeral of his mother.
Major Quinn, in charge of the river and
harbor work at New Orleans, and Major
Miller, III charge of the work at Galveston
harbor, are in WASHINGTON, and called
upon Gen. Craighill this morning.
DIR. James d. Morgan has returned from
a visit to Aiken, S. c.
Evening star., 1895-05-21

MIR. Thurber Goes to Cray Gables to
Prepare for the Prcsidcnt's Family.

MIR. Thurber Goes to Gray Gables to
Prepare for the Presidents Family.
Private Secretary Thurber left here this
morning for Marion, near Buzzard's Bay.
Mass, to make arrangements for the usual
summer visit of the President and his fam
lily to Gray Gables. Although not admitted
at the White House, it is generally under
stood that the President and his family
will take their departure from the capital
for the entire summer about the latter part
of next week or early in June. The President
has been invited to attend the Memorial
day exercises at Arlington. but 1t is hardly
probable that he will be in the city on that
date. Although Gray Gables will be the
de facto executive mansion during the
summer, appointments and other ofnclai
matters will be announced at the White
House under an arrangement similar to the
one of last year. During Mr.. Thurbers alb
scnce Maj. Pruden Will have charge of af-
fairs at the White House. Visitors desir-
ing to see the President will have to make
their arrangements with him.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Critical Situation ut Seoul.

YOKOHAMA, May 2l.-Advices received
here from Seoul, the capital Of Corea, dated
May 20, say that the situation there is
critical The premier has resigned and the
minister Of the interior has applied to the
representatives of the foreign powers for
assistance. The residences of the late re-
gent and the kings father, who is also the
leader of the anti-Japanese party, are sur
rounded by police and all entrance to or
exit from their dwellings is forbidden.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
CENTRAL AMERICAN UNION.

Significance of the banquet Given by
President ZeInya.
MANAGUA (via Galveston), May 21.-
President Zelaya gave banquet last night
TO the special ENJOYS of Honduras, Saliva
dor and Guatemala. 1t is said that the
meeting of these statesmen was for the
purpose of advocating the union of the
Central American states to take action
against the Importation of European pro-
ductioEs and to devise means against for
eign collections of damages, such as that
recently thu eatened by Great Britain.
cannon was mounted at the town of
Nicaragua yesterday, and the town is be-
ing fortified SO as to command the fort
Juan del Sur.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Naval Movements.

The Monterey arrived at Callao, Peru,
yesterday. The Michigan arrived at Cleve-
land today from Erie. The Gushing left
Charleston today for Jacksonville. Fla. The
San Francisco Joined the Marblehead at
Gibraltar yesterday. The Mohican sailed
from Tacoma yesterday to test coal
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Nuynl Cadets.

Cadets to the Naval Academy have been
appointed as follows: Leroy Diller, New
York city; Henry H. Bissell (alternate)
New York city: Jas. 7. Buttrick. Newport
r. l.; Chas. H. Lamberton, Winona, MINI. !;
Robt. +. Turner, McGregor, Iowa; Ralph
G. Saxton, Edgar, Neb.; Jas. b. Cabell
Richmond, Va; Jno. c. Muir, Los Angeles
Gal
Evening star., 1895-05-21

Chief of Postal Inspectors Wheeler had
a telegram this morning from Inspector
Waterbury saying he had caught the Rock
Springs post Ctfice burglar, Jim Conley, and
recovered S149 of his ill-gotten gains.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Local Patents Allowed,

Patents were allowed today to the fol-
lowing Washington inventors: Cotter T.
Bride, closure for sewers and pipes; F. v.
Killian, collar shaper; Charles A. Thomp-
son, measuring pump and insulated oil
tank; Frederick j. Troll telephone call.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
MANY SUITS MAY FOLLOW,
Those Who Paid Under the Old Inv
Way Seek to Recover

Why Seek TO RecOYcr.
ROCHESTER, NY, May 21.-In an in
terview here on the income tax, Collector
Fleckenstein said: New that the Supreme
Court has declared against the tax, it is
certain that innumerable suits will be i'm
medately instituted against the United
States to recover proceeds collected under
the income tax law after the war Of
course. if this law is unconstitutional the
old law must lave teen, and the courts
must so decide In event of these suits be-
ing brought the loss to the United States
will be millions of dollars''
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Serious Charges by the Gerry So
clety.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 21.-Albert
Griffith. more familiarly known as Young
Griffo," the pugilist was arrested in this
city today on a fugitive warrant sworn out
by Detective James Tate. "Griffo" is
wanted in New York city to answer
charges Of a serious nature, which are
preferred by the Gerry Society. He was
committed to prison without bail to await
requisition papers from New York.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Models of Warships.

The fine models of United States warships
exhibited at the worlds fair are being
prepared for shipment to Atlanta cotton
exposition as part of the exhibit of the
Navy Department
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Col. Rodgers Relieved.

Lieut. Col. John 1. Rodgers. second artil-
lery, has beer relieved from duty in the de-
partment of California, and is ordered to
report to the commanding officer of the
department cf the east for assignment to
a station.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Admiral Mcade's Charges.

When Admiral Meade visited Caracas he
was entertained by Minister Haselton. AS
the result of this meeting Admiral Meade
filed charges with the State Department,
accusing Minister Haselton of drunkenna ass,
and the resignation of Mr.. Raselton was
asked for by the State Department In
stead of replying, Mr.. Haselton immedi-
ately came to Washington to look after his
case. He met little encouragement from
the State Department, and his resignation
is the result. His resignation was ten
tered las. Friday, but the fact was sup
pressed until today. Mr.. Haselton was ap-
pointed by President Cleveland. 1t is ex-
pected that his successor will be appointed
in a few days.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Resignation Called For.

The acting secretary of the treasury has
called for the resignation of Thomas P.
Clark of Maryland. assistant chief of the
construction bureau Of the supervising
architects Office.
Evening star., 1895-05-21
MIR. HASELTON RESIGNS,

He Complies With the Presidents Re-
quest mt Last.
Mr.. Seneca Hasaltcn. the United States
minister to Venezuela, has rendered his
resignation, in obedience to the Presidents s
request, made several weeks ago Mr.
Haselton came from Caracas, Venezuela, to
induse the President to withdraw the re-
quest, but failed signally in the undertake
ing. 1t is alleged that the Presidents ac-
ton made upon representations by
Admiral Meade and others who have re-
Gently visited the Venezuelan capital, that
the minister's course of life was not what
it should be
Evening star., 1895-05-21
Back at the Desk.

Col. Womack, chief clerk of the Interior
Department, has returned from pleasant
fortnight at home in Georgia.