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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
THE SQUADRON AT KEEL
Particulars of the Accident Sent BY Ad-
miral Kirkland.
The German Emperor Desires to Visit
the New York and Permission
Given for Her to Remain.

Secretary Herbert received an interesting
cable message this morning from Admiral
Kirkland, commanding the United States
squadron at Kiel 1t is dated this morning
and shows that an error was made in the
statement that an accident had occurred
on one of the Columbia's launches. Ac-
cording to the admiral. the boiler of a
launch belonging to the cruiser San Fran
cisco exploded during the festivities at
kiel yesterday, and three men mot four,
as originally reported) had been injured.
Their injuries, however, the admiral says,
ere not serious In single case. The
cruiser Marblehead, which made the pass
age through the canal and ran aground at
one point, has arrived safely at Kiel.
Kaiser Wants to Visit the New York.
Admiral kirkland says that the German
Emperor has expressed a desire to visit
the New York, and that he has directed
that she remain at Kiel a few days longer
for that purpose. He requested authority
to keep ene of the launches of either the
New York or the Columbia, which are
about to return to New York for the nag,
ship San Francisco, to take the place of
tie damaged one.
Permission Gruntcd.
Secretary Herbert cabled him in reply.
granting this request and approving his
action In OBTAINING the New York for the
purpose stated. He also asked for the
names of the men injured in the accident
on the launch. The report of the accident
has caused great anxiety among the rela-
tives and friends of the men with the
squadron. The statement that none of the
men are seriously injured is reassuring,
but it is not complete in the matter OF
Identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
GEN. McALPIN's ELECTION.
1t Had No Bearing on Gov. MOrtOn's
Presidential Candidacy.

Presidential Cnndidncy.
There has been an inclination among
many politicians who favor Gov. Morton of
New York for the presidential nomination
in 1896 to attach much Importance to the
act of the convention of the League of Re-
publican Clubs at Cleveland in electing
Gen. McAlpin of New York to be Its presi-
dent.
A gentleman who attended the meeting of
the convention, and who is thoroughly
versed on the motives that actuated the
delegates in the election of a president, in
conversation with Star reporter today
secuted this idea. At the convention it was
thought in a general way that the east
should have the honor of the presidency of
the league, but the real influence which
actuated the delegates in the selection of
Gen. McAlpin was a financial consideration,
according to this statement. For many
years Gen. McAlpin has been prominent in
the affairs of the republican party, and has
before been delegate to the national con-
vention of the Republican League. He Is
a man of great wealth, and has been one
of the most liberal subscribers to the re-
publican fund of the state of New York.
A Financial Consideration.
When the league met in Cleveland few
days ago the members realized that they
were in financial straits of an annoying
che racter. The league was in debt for from
$1,000 to $1,000. with no apparent way to
make up the deficit. 1t was argued that 1t
was important to elect man for the pres
idency who would be Ekely to come to the
front in a financial emergency. Gen. Nc
Afpin was a man of great wealth. who had
proven himself to be very liberal in its use
for party purposes, and this fact, Joined
with his popularity, and the further fact
that there was desire to let the presi-
dency go east this year, all combined to
give him the support for the office.
1t Is said that although Gen. McAlpin Is
strong friend of Gov. Morton, this friend
ship had absolutely nothing to do with his
selection, and that the action of the con-
vention has no bearing whatever on the
preferences of the delegates for the presi-
Dental nomination.
The question of a preference for any
presidential candidate was carefully guard
ed against in the convention, because 1t
was felt that any move to favor any candi-
date would probably result in factional
fight that would be detrimental to har-
mony, and would be looked upon by the
delegates generally as much out of place
Care was taken that the convention should
take no action that could be construed for
or against any particular candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
Gen. DumOnt Ready to Investigate
The Charge of OvercrOwding.

Gen. Dumont Ready to Investigate
The Charge of OvercrOwding.
If Gen. Dumont, supervising inspector of
steam vessels, can secure evidence of the
alleged overcrowding of Potomac river
boats he will at once begin an investiga-
ton of the charges. In case it can be
proven that this alleged oyercrowding took
place the steamboat companies violating
the regulation of the Treasury Department
would be liable for a fine to an amount
equal to the toll charged all the passengers
on board the vessel, together with hne
of $40 for each passenger in excess or the
number the vessel is allowed to carry.
The great difficulty the Treasury Depart
ment finds in successfully prosecuting the
owners of steam vessels charged with car
rying an excess of passengers is the lack
of evidence. 1t frequently happens that in
cases of great crowds on excursion boats
complaint is made to the department, but
when an investigation Is attempted the per-
sons complaining have no other evidence to
offer except their impression that the num-
ber was too great. OF course no prosecu-
ton could be effected on such testimony If
it is denied by the steamboat companies.
How to Secure Evidence.
The Treasury Department would advise
any person who thinks steamer is over
crowded to gather together several wit
nesses at the gang plank when the vessel
arrived, and then to make a count of all
persons landing, this count to be sworn to
by the witnesses. In that way there would
be ground for definite action.
There is way for the steamship COM
panies to successfully avoid a fine if suffi-
cent evidence is Offered that they have
violated the law. These steamship COM
panies are supplied with circular detail
ing the law on the overcrowding of Steam
ers. The department certifies to every
steamer the number of passengers it is al
lowed to carry, this number being COM
puted according to the number of square
feet of its decks. If this number, is exceed
ed the case is a clear one, but. as said, the
difficulty always comes in proving the over
crowding in way that would be accepted
in a court of law, after the offense has
been committed and the evidence destroyed,
unless there are witnesses who can be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
COAL PRODUCT ABROAD.
Consul GrinnelIs Report of This Inn
portant Mining Industry.

Consul Grinnell's Report of This I'M
portnnt Mining Industry.
Consul Grinneil, at Manchester, England,
has sent to the State Department a report
touching the coal product Of England and
other countries. He says: by far the
most important mining industry In the
United Kingdom is coal. Turning to the
European countries 1t will be seen that
the country which has the largest output
of coal. after the United Kingdom. is Ger
many; It will be observed. however. that
the quantity of coal produced in that
country does not amount to half of that
produced in the United Kingdom. After
Germany comes France, which country
only produces third Of what is produced
in Germany; while next again comes Bel
gium. where the amount is not far be-
hind that produced In France. The value
of coal worked at the place of production,
certainly In France. and probably In Bel
GUM, too. Is far higher than 1t is in
either the United Kingdom or Germany.
There is one other country. however, with
which 1t is necessary to compare the out
put with that in European countries, name
ly. the United States. In the latter coun-
try the quantity of coal produced has in
recent years increased very considerably,
until now 1t almost equals that Of this
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22


The following official changes have been
made in the Department OF the Interior
Office of the Secretary-Promotions
Chas. H. Cassavant of Pennsylvania, clerk
at 81 200 to proof reader for Official Reg
lister for 1895 at 81. 400; C.M.Parkns of Vir-
ginia, watchman at s72O to messenger at
$50.
Patent office-Resignation: Eugene Diven
of New York. fourth assistant examiner.
$1,000.
Pension office-Promotions: John S. Pat
terson of New Jersey, Monticello B. Hays
of District Of Columbia and John H. jerks
of Missouri. clerks at 81 200 to special ex-
aminers at S1,S00. Resignation VIM. ].
Bolway of New York. clerk at $1,000.
Office of commissioner of railroads-Pro-
motion: Chas. E. Thomas of South Caro-
lima, clerk for duty as confidential clerk
to the commissioner, 81, 200 to 81 400.
Office of neutrality-suspicious. Well
ford Adds of Florida, agricultural college
clerk. 81 500.
Office of Indian affairs-Promotions: Or
lardo NJ. Mcpherson of Kansas and John
H. Hinton of Missouri. clerks. sl.400 to
$1,000: Miss Margaret R. Hodgkius of
Maine, clerk, 81 900 to 81. 200.
General land office-Promotions: Paul S.
Black Of Georgia, clerk. 81, 400 to 81 ,600
Geo. B. Driesbock of Wisconsin, Stephen
w. Norton, jr., of Kansas, and Arthur j.
Leonard of Michigan, copyists, 5000, to
clerks, $1,000; Miss Maud G. Badgley of
New York, transcriber at $500 to copyist
at $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
Consular Clerk Exam mination.

A competitive examination to fill va
cancy In the list Of consular clerks was held
at the State Department today. Originally
there were twenty-five applicants for the
place. Only four appeared for examination.
These wers Hubbard 7. Smith of Indiana.
George Antilles of Nebraska, Horatio G.
Wood Of Rhode Island and w. G. Webster
of the District of Columbia. Mr.. Smith Is
three are outsiders. The examination
was conducted by board of officers of the
department, with Chief Clerk Renick as
president The result will not be known
for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

Following is copy Of an affidavit filed in
the pension office by q claimant aged sew
enty-two years, in reply to a call made by
an exami1 er as to when, where and how
he contracted "senile debility"
II cannot say precisely when and where
and how I contracted senile debility. 1t
fas come en- quite gradually. l seemed free
from it at my birth, yet if had not been
born SO far back as l was then would not
be suffering from it so seriously now. The
most eminent authorities are agreed that
old age is of q permanent character, and
begin to feel certain that my chances of be-
coming younger are exceedingly slim. In
my case senle debility is not due to vicious
habits, yet ] have habit of getting older
each day. / have been inflrm from age ever
since l began to grow DID,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
TWO OPINIONS EXPRESSED.
What Republicans ut Cleveland Say
of the Conventions

What RCDu Dl1cun3 SieEeluhu Suy
of the Conventions
special From a Staff Correspondent.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 22.-Politicians
here are giving expression to two diverse
opinions upon the result of the convention
which closed yesterday. AS rule, the
men from the east of the Alleghenies are
disappointed because the convention lid
not adopt a platform as heretofore and
take a position upon the silver question
by reafirming the doctrine set forth in the
republican platform of the last national
convention. They say it would have been
best for the convention to have met the
question face to face, as If not afraid of ii,
and to have relegated it to the next nation
al convention for settlement. They claim
that the action of the convention in dodg
ing the issue will stimulate the silver peo-
pie to renewed activity in subsequent re-
publican gatherings.
The class of men who hold a different
opinion from this say the convention Gid
the wise and sensible thing. 1t is true the
league conventions have heretofore given
expression to platform, they say, but never
under such circumstances and I when
direct issue was threatened in the party.
They claim it would have been the height
of impertinence as well of folly in this
gathering to have attempted to set the pace
upon a question which will require the
united wisdom and courage of the leSiti-
mate party organization to handle.
These are the opinions freely expressed
since the convention adjourned, and there
is still some bitterness among the delega
tions growing out of the matter.
On the other hand, the silver men are
very well pleased. Senators Dubois and
Carter are delighted with the idea that
they forced the convention to keep hands
off of silver, as they would have regarded
4 reatfirmatiou of the Minneapolis platform
as a blow at the white metal The silver
men claim they made the sound mosey peo-
pie take to the woods they call it.
They feel that their threats of making
fight within the party have scared the
other side out of attempting an aggressive
fight silver and believe that they will
continue to bluff the sound money repub-
licans from taking a positive stand against
them.
Gov. McKinIcy's Reception.
The arrival of Gov. Mckinley last night
has created considerable talk on account of
the lukewarm reception which he received.
The convention was over, of course, and
great number of delegates had left the city
on early trains, but there was still fair
attendance, and he failed to excite the least
enthusiasm among these.
When he walked through the lobby of
the hotel there were several hundred dele
gates standing around. One solitary in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
TREASURY CHANGES.
Many Made I'm Accordance With Con.
EressiOnal Legislation.

Many clerical changes were made in the
Treasury Department today in accordance
with legislation of the last Congress. The
force in some offices was rednced and in
others increased, the increase being slight
ly in excess of the decrease. Wherever
possible the clerks legislated out of office
were transferred to the newly created
offices. The entire income tax division Of
the internal revenue bureau was abolished
and the clerks provided for elsewhere as
far as possible Mr.. johnson, the chief,
was made chief clerk Of the internal rev.
enue bureau. in place of Mr.. Nesbitt, who
is appointed chief of the appointment di-
vision.
The cffice of the coast and geodetic sur
vey entirely reorganized, involving a
large number of reductions and dismissais.
Several stations were abolished, including
those at Philadelphia and San Francisco.
and several divisions were consolidated.
The changes involve many officials and
clerks of the higher grades, and will result
in a great reduction of running expenses.
All the changes take effect on the 1st
prOXimo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
Alteration. to the St. Louis.

The new ocean liner st. Louis Will be
sent to Cramps shipyard and will omit
one trip across the Atlantic. The builders
wish to make some alterations in her fun
rels and draft pipes. Some defect was
found when she had her trial trip but 1t
was believed n trip across the Atlantic
would demonstrate more definitely whaf
was needed and that all necessary aitera-
tions could be made when the vessel re-
turned to the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
NEW GERMAN AMBASSADOR.
Baron Won Thiclmnn and His Family
Have Arrived In Washington.


Baron Won Theiman, who succeeds Baron
Saurma Jeltsh as German ambassador to
the United States, arrived here last even
Ing. accompanied by his wife, two daugh-
ters and retinue of eight servants. They
have apartments at the Shoreham, but will
leave in about a week for Deer Park, where
they will spend the summer. The German
embassy viii remain closed until October.
Baron Won Thiclman is by no means a
stranger here. having served here before
from 1874 to 1878 as secretary of legation.
He has Travelled extensively in this coEn-
try, and is the author of -Four Trips
Through America" He was a delegate to
the Paris monetary conference in 1850. Be
fore coming here he was accredited to Ba-
varia in Il diplomatic capacity. He is a
great lnguist and a scholar of high stand
ing He will not enter actively upon his
diplomatic functions here until he has been
formally received by the President, and it
Is possible he may visit Gray Gables in or
der TO present his credentials. A different
arrangement, however. may be made with
the Secretary of State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
Why the Flag Floats.
PRINTING OFFICE ADDITION.
Contracts for Materials Made by Col
Wilson, in Charge of Construction.

Col. Wilson of the corps of engineers is
determined to expedite the construction of
the s:x-story fire-proof addition to the gov
ernment printing office as rapidly as COM
patible with the complete safety and Sc
surity of the work. He has just concluded
contracts for material as follows: Terra
Gotta work, the Empire Fireproofing Co.
of Pittsburg at s12,950; sand, John B.
Lord of this city, at SLIP per cubic yard ;
Portland cement, the Atlas Cement Co. of
New York. at sis per barrel; domestic
cemalt, James II. AIcGill and H. A. Jones
& Co. of this city, at II cents per BARREL
lime, II. A. Jones X Co. ct 80 cents per
barrel: pine flooring, to r. E. Jackson of
this city at $32 per 1000 feet board meas
ure: Georgia pine joists to Thomas W.
Smith of this city. at sls.25 per 1000 feet,
board measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

There is some dissatisfaction amocg men,
bers of the medical corps Of the army with
the present corps insignia, which is de-
scribed as conventional shield, without
proper significance. 1t has been proposed
that the army, as well the navy medical
corps adopt as their official badge the
Geneva cross, known the world over as
the badge of the military medical CORPS
There is opposition TO this cross. however,
on the ground that 1t is common to all
countries and distinctive to none
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

dividual, and one alone, raised a cheer, and
the governor passed through the crowd in
the midst of almost a dead silence.
The citizens gave him a cordial reception
afterward but the visiting politicians were
very coy.
1t is the opinion of the best posted poll
ticians that Henry Clay Evans of Tennes-
see has made more political capital out of
this convention than any one else His
friends have conducted an active cam
paisn for him, and 1t is certain that his
candidacy for second place on the presiden-
tial ticket has been heavily doomed.
N O. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
AN EXECUTIVE BUDGET,
Some Revenue Cutter CommfssIons
Received From the President.

Some Revenue Cutter Commissions
Received From the President.
budget was received at the White
House this morning from the President, at
Gray Gables. 1t was neither large nor i'm
portant SO far as its public contents were
concerned. 1t Is interesting, however, in
being the first received. 1t included the
commissions of Carl NJ. Green, Levin r.
Jones, William E. Maccoun and Charles W.
Zastrow as first assistant engineers in the
revenue cutter service. These officers were
recently examined for promotion and sue
cessfully met all the requirements.
Why the Flag Floats.
The unexpected temperance of the ma
tional flag at the top of the White House
staff this morning started a rumor among
the clerks and employees of the neighboring
departments that the President, or at least
Mr.. Thurber, had resumed business in that
historic home of Presidents. The telephone
was kept busy answering inquiries on this
point, and it was developed that there
are lots of people who desire to see the
President soon as he returns to the city.
The display of the flag at the White House
usually means that the President is at
home, but it is explained that it was raised
today merely to Indicate that the Marine
Band would play in the Presidents ground,
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
The Petrol at Ha ankOyy.

cable message was received at the
Navy Department today announcing the
arrival of the gunboat Petrol at Hanllow,
on the Yangtse river, where she was sent
by Admiral Carpenter to look after Ameri-
can missionaries reported to be in danger
from Chinese riots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
Me,Ico Reduce, po.tnce.

Word reaches here that President Diaz of
Mexico issued decree on June reducing
letter postage rates from 10 to 5 cents on
letters mailed inside the republic, and from
does not affect letters from the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
Denies the RcpoIA.

Mr.. ]. E. Dodge, assistant to the Attor-
ney General denies the report from Ra-
cine, Wis, that he contemplates resigning
his federal office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

To Visit the President.
Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle will leave
here next Tuesday to. visit the President
and Mrs. Cleveland at Gray Gables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

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must learn that tho very moment they
resort.to Illegal acts, tho very moment
they ,et at defiance tho laws, that mo.
mont the isaue becomes, not between
their employers aud themselves, but
between them and tho law. In thi,
country, In all controversies between
citizens, tho lava must DO respected.
Tho Brooklyn strlkers aud all othcr
strikers hnyo right to refuse
to work on terms not TO their
liking, or for wages they believe to DO
too email, and thoy have u right to at.
tempt by legitimate means to induce
their employers to eivo thom justice,
aud tho law will protect them in those
rights. hut whom. in defiance OF other
mep'a rights, thoy attempt by violence
and lawloss nets to prevent Others from
working II they choose, thcy become
l%aw'broakers and must DO 40 treated,
The poaco Of q community must DO
maintained. property and lie must DO
protected. and tho law must 10 uphold;
otherwise wa would have anarchy.
However Just tho demand OF the
Brooklyn strikers, their rosor. to vic.
lent means to carry 1t out has insured
Ito defeat,