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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
AS TO RETIRED OFFICERS.
Chief Justice Richardson Delivers an
Important Decision.

In the Court of Claims yesterday Chief
Justice Richardson delivered an opinion de-
Gliding case of great interest to the retired
officers of the United States army and
navy. The question at issue was whether a
retired officer of the United States army
could properly appear an attorney in the
prosecution of a case against the United
States. Col William Winthrop, late assist
ant judge advocate general of the army was
retired from active service by operation of
law, August 3, 1895, and shortly afterward
was associated with James Fullerton as at
torney in the case of Clara H. Fowler ct al
against the United States The attorneys
for the government objected to Col. VIM
thropS appearance in tine case, claiming
that under section 1913 of the Revised Stat
uteS every officer of the United States who
shall assist in the prosecution of any claim
against the United States with the in tention
of receiving a consideration for the same
shall lbe fined or imprisoned
Col. Winthrop made a motion to be al
lowed to appear in the Court of Claims in
claims against the United States, on the
ground that section 5i3S referred only to
the prosecution of claims before the execu-
tive departments and Congress and not to
their prosecution in courts.
Chief Justice Richardson, in his decision
declared that a retired officer of the army
holds a lucrative office under the United
States, and overruled Col. Winthrop's mo-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
Personal Mention.

j. Fred. Meyers OF the Denison Iowa. Re-
view, formerly division chief in the sixth
auditors office, is in the city on short
visit, staying with Mr.. Paul T. Bowen, 121s
L street
Mr.. Henry Green of the pension office has
returned from a visit to friends and rela-
tives in Alabama and Georgia.
Lieut. w. H. H. Southerland of the Dol
phin is in the city on leave. He is at 1875
N street.
Major General w. P. Carlin. retired, is on
a visit to this city. He is at the Ebbitt.
Maj. VIM. H. Bixhy, corps of engineers, is
visiting friends at 1903 o street.
VIM. A. Moore of Flora H., private sec
retary TO Representative Burrell, is STOP
plng with his cousin, Mrs. NJ. V. Moore
429 p street northwest. His family Will
JOIN him the fifteenth OF this month
Capt. Chas. h. Woodruff of the medical
York avenue.
Maj. Gen. VIM. P. Carlin, retired, is at
the Ebbitt.
Lieut.. Commander Isaac Haslett, U. S. N,
retired, is a the Hamilton.
Alr. Robert +. Leonard is spending a few
days with his family Ill Washington before
returning to Saranac Lake, New York He
has very much improved in health since
leaving here in the spring.
Z. c. Camp. mayor of Knoxville, Tenn,
is a guest at the Ebbitt
Congressman Stanyarne Wilson of South
carolina has taken permanent quarters al
the Ebb.tt House.
David G. Browne, who has been several
times nominated by President Cleveland for
a coliectorship in Montana, and who has
never been confirmed, is at Pages.
Clarence E. Young, Senator Daniels pri-
vate secretary, Is at Pages
Park Benjamin of New York is at the
Shoreham.
MIR. Edward Wharton Of Newport, with a
fine hunting outfit and two pure bred Irish
settlers, is at the Shoreham, on his way to
Ashevifle to kill quail.
Nat {. Goodwin, the comedian, and his
business manager, Edgar Murphy, are at
Chamberlins.
State Senator H. P Winton of New Jersey
is at the Normandie while getting points on
how Congress works.
Ex-senator Eppa Hunton and Congress
man and Mrs. Mahlon Pitney of New Jer-
sey are at the Normandie
Henry Willard, the railroad magnate, is
registered from New York at the Arlington
Simon Sterne and Gen. james r. O'Beirne
of New York are at the Arlington
Chairman VIM. F. Harrity of the ma
tional democratic, committee is at the Ar
linSton. hoping the republicans are going to
make 'Some mistakes"
Congressman Gable of Illinois is at the
Raleigh
Mrs. 3; b Moseley of Fortress Monroe
Va, and Mrs Moseley of New Haven
Conn, are at the Raleigh.
Mr.. c. S. Atkinson of New Brunswick, n
j., is here for the winter as the private sec
retary Of Representative Kuwell. Mr.. At
kinson Is the efftor of the Fredonian, and
will also send interesting matter to his
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03

MIR. Livingstone Proposes Il Joint
Committee of Investigations.

MIR. Livingstone Proposes II joint
Committee of InvcstiGa ton.
The first movement in Congress upon the
Venezuelan boundary dispute came today in
the form of a resolution introduced in the
House by Representative Livingstone, the
Georgia democratic member, whose name
has been somewhat identified with the ques-
ton by reason of his resolution recommend
ing arbitration, which was adopted by the
last Congress- and his recent visit to Ven
ezuela. The resolution recites that by
resolution of the last Congress it was rec
Cmmended that the boundary dispute be
submitted to arbitration, that the action
was brought to the attention of her Bri-
tannic maje5ty's government by the Presi-
cent, Courteously and with kindly intent
and declares that her majesty'S government
has failed to give the prompt. considera-
ton to the important request contained in
that joint resolution, or to answer the same
coming to the dignity of the United States
as great nation and to the friendly rela-
tionS existing between the two govern
ments.' The resolution continues, that af-
ter this communication the colonial secre-
tary instructed the government of British
Guiana to take forcibe possession of GER
tain territory of Venezuela involved in the
dispute, IAN act which has been officially
declared to be the manifestation of an un-
friendly disposition toward the United
States." In conclusion it provides for a
joint committee of two Senators and three
members to investigate the facts and rec
ommend proper action to Congress, to vim
dicate and preserve the dignity and rights of
the United States in the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
EASTERN SHORE MEN UNITED,
They Will Map Out Course of Ac.
tiOn This Week.

tion This Week.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, December 3.-There
is decided boom today in the senatorial
fight. The eastern shore republicans are
protesting loudly against the proposed
ignoring the law limiting the selection OF
Senator Gibsons successor to an asprant
from their side of the bay, and are here
preparing to enter the fight against any
western shoremaa with renewed activity.
Their presence today, and the expectation
of more this evening has aroused interest
in the contest.
The general assembly contains only fif-
teen republican members from the eastern
shore, but they are united in heir oppo-
sition to any change 1t is understood that
they Will confer this week and decide on a
course of action which may prevent the
wellington boom from capturing the repub-
lican caucus, and second to unite on Scme
one from the eastern shore. They are not
dismayed at the strong sentiment in favor
of Congre sSman Wellington, but appear to
be confident that they win sufficient
western and southern Maryland -otes to
block his senatorial ambition.
The problem which would then face them
viii lprove difficult one to solve for nearly
every county on the eastern shore has its
candidate, and it is to be questioned if one
man acceptable to all could be selected,
They claim that they will be able to agree
when the time comes.
Mr.. Wellington's friends laugh at the asi-
tation displayed by his opponents, and de-
clare that his election will be merely mat
ter of form, and that a sufficient number of
members elect have promised to vote for
him to make his success absolutely certain
The great majority of the newly elected
republican members of the next general as
sembly have had no legislative experience,
and a number of meetings for their benefit
when procedure "a
ed. and a general course of action will be
outlined,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
SENATORS AND BICYCLES,
Mr.. Chandler Will Ride n Wheel to
and From the Capitol.

The first instance of United States Sem
ator riding bicycle in Washington may
be seen shortly if the weather is favorable
to exercise on the wheel. Senator Chan
dler of New Hampshire has become prof.
cient as a wheelman during. the past sum-
mer and fall. He has ridden a great deal,
and doesn't propose to give up the exercise
he has so greatly enjoyed simply because
Congress has been called together. When
his attention was called to his experience
as cycler today, the Senator replied:
"Oh, 1 expect to ride in Washington. 1
think very likely, will ride to and from
the Capitol"
But do you think you will be able to
climb Capitol Hill on your wheel?" he was
asked.
There will be no trouble about that" he
replied Il have been climbing over New
Hampshire hills so much during the past
summer that the grade of Capitol Hill will
not seem unnatural.
Speaker Reed has been riding a wheel
during the vacation. but he may not ride
while in Washington. Speaking Of his
cycling experience today, Mr.. Reed re-
marked that the newspapers had him rid
ing when he was not, and not riding when
he was. He enjoyed his exercise on the
wheel, however, and is apt to renew his
riding in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03


On the recommendation of Gen. Craig
hill, chief of engineers, the Secretary of
War today directed Major ]. C. Post, corps
Of engineers, to take charge of all the pub
lie works in the vicinity of Detroit, Mich,
formerly in charge of Col. o. E. Poe, de-
ceased. These works include the improve
ments in progress on the St. Marys river
and canal the St. Clair Flats ship canal,
the Detroit river, the ship canal connecting
the waters Of the Great Lakes between
Chicago, Duluth and Buffalo, the dry dock
at st. Mary's Falls and the dredging of the
Crosse Point channel, st. Clair Flats ship
canal and st. Mary's Falls canal. Major
Post stands high in the corps of engineers
He is now in charge of the river and har-
Dor works in the vicinity of Portland, Ore.
He was military attache at the United
States embassy at London from 1880 to
April, 1895, and was succeeded in that duty
by Col. William Ludlow, president of the
Nicaragua canal commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
Opening of the German Parliament
in Berlin.
MESSAGE READ TO TIE REICHSTAG
Legislation Which 1t is Proposed
to accomplish.
CHEERED BY THE MEMBERS

BERLIN, December 3.-The reichstag was
opened at noon today. The speech from the
throne was read by Prince Hohenlohe, the
chancellor. After referring to the ami
versarjes of the glorious victories of 1870
II, and urging the reichstag, in conjunction
with the federal government to continue to
build up the united empire, the foundation
of which was laid twenty-five years ago, the
speech says:
THE friendly relations of the empire with
all foreign powers continue unchanged. In
conjunction with Russia and France, Ger
many has endeavored to prevent further
complications, which were threatened by the
war between the two great Asiatic empires
Our endeavors have been attended with sue
cess, thanks to the judicious modera tion dis
played by the Japanese government and will
contribute to preserving and enlarging the
field of peaceful labor for Germanys indus
try and trade.
THE deplorable events in the Turkish en-
pire and the situation created thereby have
our serious attention. Faithful to its alli-
ances and to the tried principles of German
policy, the empire is ever ready to cooperate
with the powers when called upon by their
interests to work for the furtherance of the
cause of peace. The unanimity of the de-
cison of all the powers to protect the Berlin
treaty and to support his majesty, the sui
tan. in the establishment of the ordered
state of things, justifies the hope that they
will not be wanting in success
After inviting the cooperation of the
reichstag in passing the proposed civil code
and series of bills intended to promote
the welfare Of the industrial classes, in
cluding the establishment of artisan cham
bers, ,he speech allu1es TO the proposed
bcerse law, intended to remove as far as
possible the influence of dealings on the
boerse affecting the prices of commo Titles,
the dangers of which have frequently been
felt to the detriment of the nations we'll
being.
Continuing. the speech said that as the
expectation attaching TO the existing sugar
tax bill for the international abolition Of
export premiums had unfortunately not
been realized, in view Cf the favorable
effect which the general condition of the
sugar market exercises over agricultural
affairs, strong wish has been manifested
for extensive reform in legislation, and
that subject and this difficult task is now
under the consideration CT the federal gov
ernments.
Referring to national finance, the speech
states that so far can be judged, the
current financial period will show a favor
BILE result.
The passage in the speech relating to the
civil code, boerse reform, foreign relations
and the hope of the maintenance of peace
were warmly cheered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
AT THE HITE HOUSE
The President and Family Have Moved
in From Woodley.
He is Visited by a Joint Congress
siOnal COmmittee-A Pleasant In
cident With Mr.. Wilson.

The President and family moved into the
city from Woodley today. and will make
the White House their place of residence
for the winter. The President came into
town alone about 10 o'clock, and Mrs
Cleveland and the children came in during
the afternoon.
Among the Presidents earliest callers
We're Senator Turpie and Representa- tives
Catchings and Montgomery. Just before II
O'Clock, while the members of the cabinet
We're assembling in the council chamber for
their regular semi-weekly conference Sem
ators Villas and Allison and Representa-
tives Payne, Crisp and Cannon, comprising
the congressional notification committee,
drove up to the White House, and were i'm
mediately ushered into the Presidents pri-
Vate office, where he awaited them, sur
rounded by the members of his official
family. The usual foritalities were OBJ
served. and the President Informed the
committee that he would communicate
with the Congress in writing. The visit
lasted about five minutes. and the cabinet
meeting convened Immediately on its con-
cluSion.
Met n Former Associate
AS Messrs Payne, Crisp and Cannon of
the House were descending the stairway
to their carriage they met Postmaster
General Wilson on his way up to the cab
met room. They gave their former asso-
ciate in Congress a cordial greeting. The
Postmaster General has frequently served
as member of committees appointed to
wait upon the President. One OF the Wis
itors commented on this fact, and said it
looked natural to Mr.. Wilson there
under such circumstances.
After some good-natured chaffing the
committeeman resumed their walk down
stairs ard Mr.. Wilson started for the cab
met chamber, whereupon Mr.. Cannon re-
marked to him: 1T don't seem right that
you should leave here. You ought to
be going back with u.s.
Il wish l were,' was the quick response
of the Postmaster General TO this good
natured sally, as he disappeared within
the sacred precincts of the cabinet cham
Der.
The cabinet meeting lasted about the
usual length of time Secretary Smith " ho
has gone to Atlanta, was the only absentee
Secretary Morton. who has been in the
west for several days. was thes first mem
ber in attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
NEW HOUSE OFFICIALS
The Clerk, Doorkeeper and Postmaster
Already Performing Their Duties.
The ClamOr for the Minor Appoint
mcnts Yet to Be Made is
Very Great.

The new clerk of the House, the door,
keeper and the postmaster have been in
Quoted into their respective Offices and are
now performing the duties pertaining there
to. The sergeant-at arms is required to
furnish bond, and soon as he can do
that and qualify he will take hold of his
office.
The hardest part of the sessions work is
now before the officials of the House-that
is, the filling of the numerous minor offices
with good republicans to replace the demo-
Gratis who are now to take their departure.
Heavy pressure is being brought to bear
upon each one of the elective officers by the
various delegations for slices, small and
large, of the big patronage PIE at their dis
posal.
Applications Arc Numerous.
1t goes without saying that the applica-
tions far exceed the number of places to be
filed and that there will be a great many
disappointed ones after the distribution is
made. 1t will be probably some time before
the more important places are filled, al
though the men to occupy them may be
chosen soon and put to work to learn the
ropes. This means that some CT the old
employees will be able to hang on a while
longer. Both Maj. Mcdowell and Mr.. Glenn
have declared to the anxious members of
appointments that they will proceed slowly
III the matter, and it is not likely that they
will be able to make very rapid progress
with the great numbers of clamorous ap-
plicants hanging to their coat tails.
Some Possible Appointments.
1t is said to be pretty sure that Mr.. w.
]. Browning of Camden, N. j., will be ap-
pointed chief clerk oil the House, the place
filled by Mr.. Charles O. Towles. This
is an important position and is no sinecure,
for it involves great deal of responsible
ity and anxiety on the Fart of the holder
Capt. Mckee of Indiana is being urged
for the place of journal clerk, one of the
most important and laborious offices of the
House.
Mr.. w. R. McKenny of North st. Paul.
Mimi, Is being advocated for appointment
as engrosSng clerk, the position which he
filled with credit during the Fifty-first Con-
gress. Mr.. Joel Grayson of Virginia is an
applicant for the position of superintendent
of the document room. Mr.. Grayson has
been connected with this branch of the
government work since 1875. and as the
position is one requiring familiarity with
government records, he is sanguine of be-
ing able to establish his fitness for the
place.
Mr.. Lamson Of Otio. formerly lieutenant
governor of that state, is candidate for
reading clerk of the House. He was speak
er of the Ohio legislature at one time
Mr.. ReaSe Furbay of Martins Ferry
Ohio, is a candidate for captain of the
Capitol police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
THE NEW POST OFFICE.
Estimates for Employees for the Ne,
Fiscal Year.

The estimates for salaries of employees of
the new Washington City post office for the
fiscal year beginning July 1 next aggregate
$o206o, and are made UP. of the following
items:
One superintendent, 5000: one assistant
superintendent and clerk, Sl,6DO; one janitor,
5000; one assistant janitor and foreman of
laborers, $500; one forewoman of charwo-
men, $3.50; one chief engineer, s1,G00; three
assistant engineers, at $1,000 each 5000;
six tiremen, at $40 each, sl,320; three fire
men, temporary, seven months, at rate of
$I2u, Sl,2Co; six elevator conductors, at SI2O
each, $3.50; one captain of the watch, 81 200;
twelve watchmen, at $40 each, $S,6I0; twelve
laborers, at $3.50 each, 1920; thirty char
women, at $2iO each, $7,2oo; one carpenter,
500, one assistant carpenter, $500; one
plumber. 81, 100; one assistant plumber, $500;
one machlnist, $1,000; two skilled laborers, at
$40 each, $l,44U; one electrician and lampist,
$1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
MAY LEAD TO REPRISALS.
Effect of Canada's Withdrawal q
Permission to Buy Bait.

1t is apprehended here that the withdraw
al by the Canadian authorities of the right
exercised by American fishermen for seven
years past of buying bait and supplies in
Canadian waters may lead to reprisals at
the hands of Congress, for it has been con-
te1.ded all along that the privilege enjoyed
by Canadian railroads of carrying goods in
bond through the United States was more
than a sufficient Offset to the favors ex-
tended to American fishermen by Canada
The action of the Canadian government
lust taken has not yet been officially re-
ported to the State Department, but 1t is
regarded here as an indication of the Car
adians' purpose to emphasize the necessity
for a renewal of negotiations looking 10 a
new fisheries treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
THE SENATE.

The Senate galleries We're again well filed
but there was not the struggle for place
incident to the opening. The floral offer
ings continued 10 come in, Mr.. Burrows be-
irg remembered with great cluster Of
yellow chrysanthemums, and Mr.. Call
with 4 large standing wreath of pink and
red roses.
AS soon as the formal proceedings were
over Mr.. Villas and Mr.. Allison, the COM
nlittee appointed 10 wait on the President,
stepped together into tie aisle, where Mr..
Villas addi essed the presiding officer. The
committee had waited On the President,
Mr.. Vils said. "The President desires us
to convey his respectful salutations to the
houses of Congress, and to say that he
will Immediately communicate his views in
writing &c Congress"
The Presidents Message.
Then Mr.. PIuden, the executive clerk.
stepped forward with the message in hand,
and made the formal transfer of it to the
Senate. The clerk of the Senate, Mr.. Cox.
at once began reading the document. The
Senators showed marked attention and in
terest during tEe reading Of the message.
There was noticeable interest on the re-
publican side to the reference to the Waller
case When that feature of the message
relating to Bering claims was reached
Mr.. Morgan, who has been conspicuous in
opposing the claims. smiled at the an
nouncement that new treaty had been
made, and leaned forward for an anirna ted
whispered conference with Mr.. Gray.
The treatment of the British-Nenezuela
question also received marked attention
The statement of the status of the Cuban
conflict was specially interesting, as ii
gave the first official ut,eTance on the
subject.
There was a thinning out of the attend
ance on the floor after the first half hour
of the reading. most of the Senators
had glanced through the printed copies
and were exchanging comments on its
sential features. Interest was revived.
however. when the Presidents treatment
of the grave fiscal conditions was reached.
At l:i0 o'clock the reading of the message
was completed, and, on motion Of Mr.. Cor
man. it was laid on the table and ordered
printed.
The Monroe Doctrine.
Mr.. Lodge (Mass) was the first to secure
recognition on the introduction of bills and
resolutions. He sent to the desk resolu-
ton forcibly approving, in the form of q
joint resolution of Congress. the principles
of the Monroe doctrine.
A Free Silver Resolution.
There was ripple of laughter Mr..
Stewart, populist Nevada, reintroduced his
time -honored bill for the free and unlim-
tied coinage of silver"
Mr.. Call, democrat, Florida, introduced a
resolution for the recognition of the Cuban
insurgents as belligerents and gave notice
that he would call up the resolution tomor-
row.
Mr.. Cullom, republican, Illinois, introduc-
ed a resolution on the Monroe doctrine SINH
lar to the one introduced by Mr. Lodge.
He gave notice that he would call up the
resolution tomorrow or as soon after as
permissible for the purpose OF addressing
the Senate thereon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03
THE CRUISER BALTIMORE.
She Left Yokohama Today for San
Francisco to BE Repaired.

A cable message was received at the Navy
Depa rtment today saying that the cruiser
Baltimore left Yokohama today for San
Francisco, and that she will make a short
stop at Honolulu en- route. The Baltimore
has been flagship of the Asiatic station for
the past two years. She is coming home to
go cut of commission and to receive gen.
eral overhauling. The splendid new cruiser
Olympia is the flagship of the Asiatic sta
ton She is at Yokohama, awaiting the ar
rival of Admiral McNair, the new COM
mander in chief of that station, who left
San Francisco with his staff on the 3oth
ultino,