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THE CONSULAR SERVICE.
Senator Morgan's Bill to Reorganize and
Increase It's Efficiency.

Senator Morgan's Bill to Reorganize and
Increase It's Efficiency.
The bill reported by Mr.. Morgan, Chairman
OF the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions, to reorganize and increase the ef-
flciency Of the Consular and Diplomatic ser
vice, requires the plan Of reorganization to
be commenced within one year from the pas
sage Of the bill. The reorganization Is to In
clude all offices of the Consular service (ex-
cept Consular agents and Vice-Consuls not
citizens, who cannot be in line for promotion),
and the offices Of Consular Clerk are trans
formed into Vice-Consulates OF the third
class.
The reorganized service is to provide for
tire following classes: Offices OF the Secre-
tary of Embassy of the first class, salary,
s35OO;' Secretary OF Embassy, second class,
$4,000; Secretary Of Legation, third class,
S250O; Secretary Of Legation, second class,
$4,000; Consul-General, first class. $4,000;
Consult General. second class, $4,000; Consul,
first class, $4,000; Consul, second class, $4,000;
Vice Consul, first class, $1,000; Consul,
second class, $500; Vice-Consul, third class,
$1,000.
The age limitation Is fixed at between
twenty-one and forty-fye years, no one out
side OF this limit being eligible to admission
LO Iuc boIflCo, CcEldiu OASOPeiOho ooio6 hANeS
| In the case of those who have previously
served in the Consul service or who now may
| be in that service. Incumbents are to be
gradually recalled within three years from
the passage of the bill, but may be readmitted
| to their present or to higher service upon
passing the requisite examination.
The subjects Of examination for admission
| to the service are stipulated to be as follows:
| l. The history OF the most important
treaties from the peace OF Westphalia to the
| present time.
| 2. History OF the United States.
8. The Constitution Of the United States
4. International law, public. and private.
s. Elements of commercial law.
8. Geography, physical, historical and po'
| litical.
T. Arithmetic
8. English language.
O. Foreign languages; examination, writ
ten and oral. in either German. French. Span
ish, Portuguese, Italian. Russian, Chinese or
Japanese. -
| It Is also required that one attache shall
be appointed to each Embassy and Legation,
Mt a salary Of $780, who, after one years
service, shall be eligible as Consul or
Secretary of Legation OF the second class
| upon passing an examination. Hereafter all
! appointments shall be to q designated class.
| and not to a particular place within that
class, and the President is authorized, IN hp
| discretion, to transfer at any time, from
place to place, Diplomatic or Consular OIL
GERS Of the same class.
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coNcREssMEN CAME TO BLOWS
A Turbulent aud Extraordinary Scene In
the House of Representatives.

A Turbulent aud Extraordinary Scene In
the House of Representatives.
There was a very exciting scene in the
House of Representatives the other afternoon,
Representative Brecknridge (Ky.) and Repre-
sentative Heard CMo.) came to blows In the
centre aisle in the middle Of the hall. MIR:
Heard, who Is Chairman Of the District OF
Columbia Committee, became Sngered De
cause the Hawaiian question was being
brought forward in the time devoted to his
committee and attempted to secure the moor.
Suddenly both members sprang towards each
other, Mr.. Breckenridge shouting, "You cur,
scoundrel, and liar" striking at the member
from Missouri fierce blow which missed
him. Instantly they were seized by other
members, but struggled tlercely to get az
each other.
Mr.. Pence (Col.) seized Mr.. Breckinridge
BY the throat, and Mr.. McCreary (hy.)
climbed over several seats and held him by
the shoulders. For three or four minutes
there was a wild scramble, while all the
members in the House poured into the aisle,
and the greatest confusion relgned.
The pounding OF the Speakers gavel could
not be heard, but Mr.. Cdsp's voice rang
above the tumult, shouting. "The Sergeant
alarms will arrest the members and The
Sergeant will bring them before the bar OF
the House."
Deputy Sergcant-at-Arns Isaac Hill rushed
down the aisle bearing the great mace, fol-
lowed by his assistants. The two members
were then brought up before the Speakers
desk with two men on each side holding
their arms and Representative Dockery CMoO
standing behind them. Mr. Brecktnridge was
exceedingly rcd In the face while MIR. Heard,
who Is slender man, was ashen pale and
was trembling. As the two men were being
conducted up the aisle Breckinridge yelled
at Heard: "You are a coward and seoun-
drel."
! The Speaker ordered all persons to take
their seats. Many Of the members did 80 re-
luctantly.
'Take it back" shouted Mr.. Breckinridge,
as he glared at Mr. Heard.
"You called me an impertinent puppy,
answered Mr.. Heard.
After all the members were seated the
Speaker ordered both Mr.. Heard and Mr.
Breckinridge back to their seats and then
recognized the Kentucky member.
In the course Of an explanation to the
House Mr.. Breckenridge practically chal,
,lenged Mr.. Heard and demanded personal
satisfaction. Both Heard and Breckinridge
we're forced to apologize to the House.
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Samuel Nowlein told Of frequent mt etinss
held ut Gulicks residence, at which plans
we're discussed be himself, Gulick, Rickard
and Seward. The rebellion was planned for
five months. The new Constitution was conf
pleted about Christmas. The rebels had u
martial law proclamation all ready. Nowlein
said that many foreigners had agreed TO help
him, but they failed to appear in the field.
Charles T. Gulick presented written state
ment to the court in which he denied every
thing hut the drafting of the Constitution.
On the oath number OF natives wero tried
on a charge of treason. They were on the
field of battle. A fourth batch Of prisoners
wcr" tried on the following tuy. Evidcnc"
against them wis conclusive. John Bowler
was tried on the 29th Ou Il charge of mis-
prision of treason. v. V. Ashford is now on
trial on tho same charge.
1t was estimated that the commission would
he in session for ut least two weeks longer.
rs there were large number Of prisoners to
be disposed of. Martial law gave validity to
the yerClicts Of the courts.
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FlFTY.THlRD CONGRESS.
In the Senate.

30rH DAY.-A conference report on the
Fertilization bill was made by Mr.. Call ~
The Senate agreed to Mr.. Hills resolution
calling on the Secretary OF the Treasury for
information as to formSf used In
collecting the income tax.-Mr Vest
reported back the House bill for the
erection of q Government building at
Chicago, ILL.,, with an amendment In the
nature OF q substitute, and 1t was placed on
the calendar.-Mr. Mantle was sworn in "a
Senator from Montana. -
4OrH DAY.-Secretary Carlisle sent to the
Senate q communication which emphasizes
the claim Of the Administration that thera
will soon be surplus OF money In the Treas
ury.-The District Of Columbia Appropria-,
ton bill was debated.
41sr DAY.-Mr. Mitchell attempted to ad.
dress the Senate on some sugar bounty
claims. Mr. Harris objected because it was
District day, and there was stormy coE
loouy between the two gentlemen
District OF Columbia Appropriation bill was
passed. Hansbrough introduced bill
making 1t misdemeanor punishable by fine
or Imprisonment to use the flag OF the United
States for advertising purposes.
AID DAY.-The establishment OF cable to
Hawaii by the Government was discussed.
Mr.. Clark the new Senator from Wyom.
ing, took his seat. The credentials OF MIR,
ElLins, of West Virginia. and OF Mr.. Chiffon,
.! Texas. were presented.
In the House. ,.s
ATE DAY-The House passed the Senate
bill reviving the rank of Lieutenant-Genersl
in the army to be conferred upon Major
General Schoheld. Pacific Railroads
Refunding bill after three days discussion
was recommitted to the Committee on Pacific
Railroads. at the close OF somewhat exciting
session Of over six hours, by the decisive vote
Of 1T to 10S.
45TH DAY.-Mr. Livingston presented the
conference report on the Fortifications APP
preparation bill.--Mr. Outhwaite presented
the report of the confo-ees on the Army APP
preparation bill. The report was adopted.
Mr.. Dockery reported the Legislative,
Executive, and Judicial Appropriation bill.
1t carries an appropriation OF S21 BOB ,526 So.
The House then went into Committee OF
the Whole on the Agricultural Appropriation
bill. After q short debate the bill was passed.
46TH DAY Debate on he Administration
oiil to authorize the issue of 5000 900, 900 gold
bonds to retire the legal tenders and Treas
ury notes began in the House and continued
for six hours. Speeches were made by
Messrs Reed, Springer, Walker, Pence, NC
Keighan. Cox and Patterson.
Attn DAY.-The House In Committee Of the
Whole, proceeded to the further considera-
ton Of the Banking and Currency bill, and
several speeches were made for and against
it.-The District Of Columbia Appropriation
bill, as passed by the Senate, was laid before
the House, and on motion the Senate amend
ments were non-ooncurred In, and conter-
ence ordered.
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THE PALACE IN HONOLULU.

ing in conformity to their advice and also
upon my own free volition, and in pursuance
of my unalteratle belief and understanding
of my duty to the people OF Hawaii, and to
their highest and best interests, and also Tor
the sake of those misguided Hawaiians and
Others who have recently engaged In rebel
lion against the republic, and in an attempt to
restore me to the position Of Queen which l
held prior to the 18th day Of January. 1893,
and without any claim that shall become
entitled by reason of anything that l may
now say or do to any other or different treat
ment or consideration at the hands OF the
Government than I otherwise could and
might legally receive, I now desire to ex-
press and make known, aud do here
BY express and make known to
yourself, as the only lawful and
recognized head Of the Government, and
to all the people of the Hawaiian Islands,
whether or not they have yet become citizens
of the republic, or have been adherents ofthe
late monarchy, and also to all diplomatic and
other foreign representatives in the Hawaiian
Islands, to all Of whom respectfully request
you to cause this statement and action OF
mine to be made known as soon as may be,
as follows, viz:
SIN order to avoid any possibility OF doubt
or misunderstanding on the subject,
although do not think that any doubt or
misunderstanding Is either proper or
possible, do hereby fully and unequivo-
cally admit and declare the Government of
the Republic of Hawaii as the only law
full Government of the Hawaiian Islands.
and that the late Hawaiian monarchy Is
finally and forever ended and no longer
OF any legal or actual validity, for force
or effect whatsoever, and I do hereby
forever absolve all persons whomsoever,
whether in the Hawaiian Islands or else
where, from all and every manner of ALE
glance or official obligation or duty to me
and my heirs and successors forever, and l
hereby declare to all such persons in the Ha-
waiian Islands that consider them as bound
In duty and honor henceiorth to support and
sustain the Government Of Hawaii"
The ex-Queen made plea for Hawaiians
and others who took part in the rebellion.
She hoped that executive clemency will be
exercised in their cases, and expressed de-
sire to live In absolute privacy henceforth::
The document includes copy OF the oath oil
allegiance taken by her and closes:
81 have caused the foregoing statement to
be prepared and drawn, and have signed my
name without having received the slightest
suggestion from the President OF Hawaii con-
oerning the same or any part thereof, or con-
cerning any action or course OF my own In
the premises"
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THE GOVERNMENTS REPLY.
Her Remuneration Will Not Exempt Hel
From Liability to Punishment.

Her Remuneration Will Not Exempt Her
From Liability to Punishment.
The Government has issued copy OF its
answer to the ex-Queen. It reads as follows:
EXECUTIVE BUILDING, HONOLULU,
January 29, 1895.
''Madame-The document executed by you
purporting to contain your abdication and
renunciation of all the sovereign rights here
tofore claimed by you has been delivered In
our behalf to the President. AS you were
under arrest at the time this instrument wal
signed. 1t Is desired before accepting and
placing the same on file to make clear to you
Mrs. Liliuokalani Dominis, In order that nc
misunderstanding may hereafter arise, the
views Of the Government in the matter:
"G.) The execution of this document can
not be taken to exempt you in the slightest
degree from personal and individual liability
for such completely as the investigation and
trial may show that you had in the late con;
spiracy against the Government and the con-
sequent loss Of life, which position is recog.
nized by you in your letter.
"2) It cannot be conceded that such
rights and claims as you voluntarily relin-
quish have had any legal existence since
January "a, 1893, when by your public an:
nouncement you no longer considered
yourself bound by the fundamental law OF
the land under which you took office"
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BODIES FROM THE eLBE.

That Of a Passenger and Some Mail-Bags
Rocovered---Number OF Lost.
The fishing smack verena has landed ct
Lowestoft, England, the body Of Frederick
Ernst, OF Magdsburg, Prussia, one OF the
drowned passengers Of the Elbe, and some
mail-bsgs, one of which was marked "Stock-
holm" The body of Ernst presented ashock-
ing appearance, with its hands clenched across
the chest and the month wide open. 1t was
found ,forty-6ve miles southeast OF this
Lowestoft.
A Dunkirk (scotlend) telegram says that
the master Of Danish steamer that has ar
rived at that port reports that he SAW q num-
ber of bodies with life belts on them floating
off the Dutch Banks.
The number Of persons drowned through
the laundering of the Elbe, according to the
official statement Of the North German-Lloyd
Steamship Company Is 1856. The crew num-
bered 155 persons, including four postmen
and two pilots; Of this number fifteen were
saved. In the saloon cabins there were forty
nine passengers, of whom four were saved.
The steerage contained Isl passengers, Of
which number only one was saved
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A SURPLUS OF s22,ooo,ooo.
Secretary Carlisle's Onicisl Estimate Of the
Revenues for 1895:

Secretary Carlisle's Onacial Estimato Of the
Revenues for 1895:
Secretary Carlisle submitted letter Of In
formation to the United States Senate which
dissipates the gloomy foreholdings as to a
lack of revenue to carry on the. Government.
It is in response to resolution of inquiry
adopted when Mr.. German, Of Maryland,
urged the seriously crippled condition OF the
Treasury. Mr.. Carlisle's letter Is brief and
to the point, and estimates that the revenues
for the current year will exceed expenditures
$22, ,563, ,02s. The text Of the letter is as fol-
lows:
SIN reply to Senate resolution Of January
%, 1896, that the Secretary Of the Treasury be
directed to inform the Senate what ts the es-
timated deficiency In the revenues OF the Gov
ernment to pay current expenses between the
31st day Of December, 1894, and the 31st day
Of December, 1895, and II the S15S, 1897 ,579. 80
cash balance in the Treasury on the 3lst day
of December, 1894. will be sufficient to meet
such deficiency, I have the honor to state
that from estimates made upon the basis OF
laws now in force, 1t is believed that for the
twelve months ending December 81, 1895, the
revenues Of the Government from all sources
will exceed ordinary expenditures by $22,-
563,029. Respectfully.
~. G. CARLISLE, Secretary"
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THE NEWS EPlT0MlZED.
Eastern and Middle States.

WARREN E. PUTNAM, e1-President OF ths
Exeter IN. H.) National Bank, who wa
found guilty of embezzlement, was sentenced
to five wears In State Prison. His defalcahonf
wrecked the bank.
A YOUNG woman named Catherine Morrison
killed herself with razor In confessional
box In the Roman Catholic Church OF the
Epiphany, in New York City. Religious
mania was supposed to have been the cause.
ALL the troops remaining on duty In Brook.
lyn were ordered back to their armortes and
for the first time since the beginning OF the
trolley tie-up, the peace Of the city was en-
tirely In the hands Of the civil authorities,
Much disorder prevailed, though the cars
were run on almost schedule time.
THE East Side Bank, State institution, Of
1876 Grand street, New York City, was obliged
to suspend payments. ifs
THEODORE WELD, one of the last anti
slavery agitators, died at his home in Hyde
Park, Mass, at the age Of ninety-one years.
He was born In Hampton, Conn. He died o.
old age
BROOKLYN trolley strikers made a big de-;
monstration at City Hall Plaza to induce the.
Aldermen to vote to revoke trolley car hcen-
ses. The police dispersed the crowd with
clubs. The Aldermen passed the resolution,
10 to 8. s.S&
RESOLUTIONS were passed at great Reform
mass meeting in Cooper Union, New York
City, denouncing the.L Lsxew Police bills and
demanding the establishment Of the principle
Of non -partisanship in municipal affairs
FREDERICK DANMKLLER and his six-year,
old son were burned to death during q fire
In Danmeller's house lat Pltslurg, Penn.
Fireman John Patterson fell from the build
ng and was fatally injured. 81 -
A STORY of love, jealously, murder. and
suicide ended In the killing OF William Becker
by Carl Fesecke, who then killed himself In
an immigrants boarding house at New York
City. is "a
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Marshal we're arraigled on charge Of open
rahaIEon Wiloor Pertellman and NOWlein

Marshal we're arraigned on q charge Oh open
rebe lion. Wilcox, Bertellman, and Nowleln,
the three leaders, all pleaded guilty. The
others refused to plead. on the advice Oh
tered against their names. Paul Neu-
mann objected to the jurisdiction OF the
court, claiming that under the proclamation
of martial law the general authority OF the
courts of the republic created by the Consti-
tuition continued and they had sole authority
to try persons accused OF offences such as
specified in the charges before the commits
sion. The court overruled the objection, and
the trial proceeded from day to day.
A great deal of important testimony was &C.
cured from Nowlein and Bertellman, who
turned States evidence to save their necks.
The murderer OF Charles L. Carter has
been found. He Is half white carpenter
named Thomas Poole. He admitted to
native rebel that he did the shooting.
When Wilcox took the stand he told his
story in straightforward manner. He
claimed that he knew nothing OF the threat
ened outbreak until one week before 1t began.
He said that there were not more than 3OO
men at Diamond Head Sunday evening,
when the first shot of the rebellion was fired.
The trial of the lenders was concluded on
Che Goth. The finding Of the court had not
been made public when the last ship sailed.
A member Of the court was quoted as saying
that IL the death penalty was imposed, the
executions would take place quietly, and the
public would not be informed until they were
over. The profound secrecy with which al
fairs were conducted led many citizens to be-
lieve that the offenders will be dealt with in
a lenient manner. In consequence OF this
theory members OF the citizens guard met
and signed petition to President Dole to be
firm and punish the rebels as they deserve.
On the 21st Charles T. Gulick, W. H.
Richard, T. B. Walker and W. L. Seward
were arraigned on a charge Of treason.
Walker was the only one who pleaded guilty:
1t was generally supposed that Seward
purchased the arms and ammunition
for the rebels during his recent visit to
San Francisco. 1t was proved In court that
he hired native to remain on small
island on the west side OF Oahu to watch
for a vessel that was expected from
named w. &. Wehlboru: belonging
in San Francisco. The vessel was sighted
on December 10. The arms and ammuni-
tion we're placed On board the steamer
Waimanalo, an island vessel. They were Of
forwards landed on Diamond Head. Captain
Davies, master Of the steamer admitted all
this, and said he was approached first by W.
H. Rickard. who engaged him to intercept
the sealer and secure the arms. He was
promised $40, 900 for doing 80. He received
800 Of the amount mentioned.
John Cummings, formerly Cabinet Minis
ter. and under arrest for conspiracy, stated
that he was told by Seward that he had re-
ceiyed a letter from the Queen telling him to
go to San Francisco, where he would be fur
nished with funds by Rudolph Spreckels
with which to purchase arms. A friend OF
Sprsckels named Willis, was also implicated
in the transaction.
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THROUGH AN OPEN DRAW.
Several Persons Drowned in Trolley Acct
dent at Milwaukee, Wis.

Several Persons Drowned in q Trolley Acct.
dent at Milwaukee, Wis.
A trolley car loaded with passengers ran
into an open draw on the Russell avenue line
Of the Milwaukee CWis.) Street Railway line
at the Kinnickinnic bridge. The passengers
were all dumped into tho Icy water.
Thousands of persons were on the spot at
once, and the people In the water were fshed
out as fast as they appeared on the surface.
One woman, the motorman, and one pas
senger were taken out drowned.
The dead are: Miss Ehlman, q typewriter;
Miss Smickens, employed in the National
Knitting Works. and John Kennedy, motor
man.
The accident was caused by the motorman
failing to stop his car until within fifteen
feet of the open draw. Then ne SCI tne
brake but the track was icy and the car slid
the ri
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BOY KILLS HIS cOMRADE.

William Perry, q Kentucky Youth, MuI
dered in the Presence OF His Schoolmates.
Near Latonia, KY, while at school. Richard
Perry murdered his cousin, William Perry,
Both were pupils and both aged seventeen.
Their parents live on adjoining farms and
there has been family feud between theiI
fathers, who are brothers, for years. While
the DO vs. were quarreling at school over
the family difficulties, Richard knocked Will
lam senseIess with baseball bat. William
died that night and Richard is in Jail at Gov
ington. Both families are wealthy.
All the school children who witnessed the
assault during play hour at noon testify that
it was an exceptionally cold blooded murder.
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BULLION BLOWN UP.
An Overland Train Robbed OF Silver by
Masked Men in Arizona.

An Overland Train Robbed OF Silver by
Masked Men In Arizona.
Officials of the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company were notified of the robbery OF the
westbound overland train at $50 o'clock, p.
M. near Wilcox, Arlzonia. The safe was
blown open with dynamite by several masked
men and $4,000 in Mexican silver was
taken.
Five men were engaged in the robbery.
The actual work Of the robbery was done by
two men who boarded the cars at WILCOX,
and when two miles west of the town sud
denly appeared in the cab Of the engine with
drawn pistols and compelled the engineer to
stop the train.
While one Of the robbers kept him covered
the other made the fireman and brakeman
cut the express and mail cars loose from the
rest Of the train. The engineer was then
made to pull the two detached cars for about
two miles to culvert, where two more OF
the gang were found holding horses for the
entire party.
! It was here that the safe was blown open,
the men with the horses having brought e1-
plosiyes. Six explosions were effected by
the robbers before they felt satisfied with
their work. As q result the top and sides OF
the express car we're thoroughly shattered
and the express companys safe was blown
20 pieces.