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Evening star., 1896-09-10
A SIXTEEN-INCH GUN.
The ForSings for 1t to Be Soon De-
ivcred.

The ForSings for 1t to Be Soon De.
Hvcred.
Forgings will shortly be delivered to the
War Department for a 16-inch gun, to be
assembled at the Watervliet arsenal This
gun Is the largest ever attempted by the
government, and was provided for by the
last session of Congress as an experiment.
1t will cost S175,O0O when completed.
The 1G-inch gun has long been advocated
by General Flagler, chief of ordnance, al
though the ordnance experts Of the Navy
Department have declared that a Pinch
is sufficient for both war vessels and coast
defenses. General Flagler has claimed that
a vessel hit with a 16-inch gun would be
rendered unfit for service, while 1t might
withstand shots from a gun of smaller
caliber. He has maintained that q larger
gun can be used on land than would be
practicable at sea. While General Miles is
in the northwest on his tour Of inspection
he will visit the land Notifications Of this
country opposite Vancouver, and 1t Is at
this point where the great gun will be
placed. 1t Is understood to be the opinion
Of General Miles that the larger part of
the money appropriated by Congress for
fortificat!ons about Puget sound should be
spent on the works to be built opposite
eral Miles will also visit San Francisco, to
test the dynamite gun battery erected there
by the army engineers. This battery was
tested when it was installed, but the tests
were not so thorough as it is the in
tention of General Miles to make them
during his prospective visit to San Fran
cisco.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
BICYCLES IN SPAIN.
Ladies' In That Country VIII Not
Ride This Generation.

Ladies' In That Country VIII Not
Ride This Generation.
Spanish ladies have not yet reached the
point where they feel equal to riding the
bicycle in public, although the wheel itself
has at last taken the fancy Of the con-
servattve Spaniards. United States Com
mercial Agent Mertens at Valencia, in a
report to the State Department upon the
subject, says that it is only within the last
year that bicycle riding has excited the
public interest to any extent. Although fer
years past the wheel has been known, still
very few riders We're seen; the people not
being used to much exercise did not care
to sacrifice their comfort, and hygientc laws
generally are not much considered in a
country where salubrious climate spoils the
PEOPLE. However, of late bicycle riding has
become a sport in Valencia, and although
fashionable society shows Indifference be-
cause the lower and middle classes took it
up, the machine is slowly making its way
with them, especially with the younger
element. LAS for the ladies riding the
Wheel" says the agent, this will likely
take years, or another generation, till it is
oountenanced here; the sedentary life of the
fair sex In this country cannot be easily
overcome in spite of examples and a full
appreciation Of the beneficial results. In
my opinion the use of the bicycle by the
ladies of Spain will help toward removing
that barrier which prevents them from
going out unless attended by a duenna; it
Will give them more courage and indepen-
dence."
Mr.. Mertens says that at present the mar
ket for wheels is controlled by French and
German machines, and as the standard
steadily rises there is an opening for re-
liable American bicycles.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
AT REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
Encouraging Advices as to the Sftua
tiOn I'm South Dakota.

Chairman Babcock of the republican con-
gressional committee is in receipt of very
encouraging advices as to the condition Of
the campaign in South Dakota. In portions
of that state where the Russians and Ger
mans abound information is to the effect
that there are whole townships and pre-
cipcts in which practically every vote will
be for Mckinley. The reports that the
Black Hills miners were for free silver are
positively denied. The republican forces
are united and solid, while the opposition
are not. Information is that ninety-eight
out of every hundred of the undecided
voters We're formerly populists or demo-
Gratis. Senator Nelson of Minnesota is to
campaign in South Dakota among the
Scandinavans, and it is hoped to make a
heavy break among the populists through
his efforts.
The committee is in receipt OF informa-
ton from northern New York, brought by
DIR. Eaton, formerly super > erdent of edu-
cation, to the effect that there is great dis
appointment among the people over Candi-
date Bryan result of his recent tour
through that section. 1t is claimed that
the large crowds that thronged the Bryan
meeting were attracted through curiosity,
and that he failed to satisfy the people. l..
is said that he left an unfavorable impress
sion, and that the sentiment Is turning
against him.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS.
New Schedules Filed I'm the Rate-Cut-
ting RnilrOad War.

New Schedules Filed in the RAte-Cut-
ting RailrOad War.
There were more signiil:l Ant developments
In the rate war In the south today, and
both principals in the contest that is being
Waged gave formal announcement. to the
interstate commerce commission of new
tariff schedules. The Sea5oard Air Line
has reduced the rates for cotton in bales
from all points on it's system to Whining
ton, N. c., Portsmouth, Norfolk and Suf-
folk. This is a cut Of from 4 to ii cents.
The rate from Atlanta to Wilmington is
cut from 43 cents to So. and from Atlanta
to Norfolk from 40 to 30. The schedule be-
comes operative September II.
The cut made by the Southern States
Freight Association, however, is of the
NEST sweeping character. 1t reduces the
rates on all tirst-class freight to points on
the lines comprising the association 30 per
cent from Boston, over 40 from New York
and 30 per cent from Philadelphia. A tel
egram to the commission, however, says
the association has Cancelled this schedule
and VIII file a substitute tomorrow. The
schedule filed today was fixed to take effect
september r. but the commission will not
allow IT to go into operation on that date
through lack of sufficient notice. The Port
Royal and Augusta railroad gave notice of
non-concurrence in these rates. The points
given In the new tariff are Atlanta. Athens,
Ca; Abbeville, Carlisle, Chester and CIin-
ton, S: G.; Elberton, Ca; Greenwood, S..
C., and South Athens, Ga.
10 all these points the rate from New
class freight, except to Chester. S. c.,
whose freight is 81 cents. Heretofore the
tariff has been an even one of s1.14 from
Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
FUSION IN VARIOUS STATES
What Secretary Edgerton of the Populist
Committee Says About 1t.
None Likely I'm Texas and Ii Is Hang
ing Fire i'm WyOmins-NotiRcatf lion
to BE Made to Bryan.

Secretary Edgerton of the populist ma
tional committee is beginning 10 get some
official infoI nation from the various states
as to fusion. Mr.. Edgerton thinks matters
are in a fair way for fusion in West Vir-
ginia, although the democrats seem to be
the ones at fault now, according to the in
formation at hand. The democrats in that
state it is said, proposed to give the popu-
lists two electors, Withdrawing that number
from the ticket. The populists accepted
this and put out ticket composed of four
democrats and two populists. The demo-
Gratis, it is said, have not ratified the ticket
and are holding off. The populists Will run
the ticket that was agreed upon.
The Talk of Texas.
Secretary Edgerton is of the opinion that
there will be no fusion Of gold democrats.
republicans and populists In Texas, al
though he acknowledged there is a strong
sentiment In some parts Of the state for
such an arrangement. Mr.. Edgerton some
time ago said that II such fusion was
made it would be officially repudiated 10y
the populist national committee.
The populist managers are pleased Win
the stand Tom Watson has taken on the
subject in Texas. He has advised against
such fusion and has talked against 1t.
Mr.. Watson, ii is said, VIII dlsapproNe
more strongly than ever il the matter
reaches a point where the fusion is about
to be accomplished.
Fusion is hanging fire in Wyoming. The
populists and democrats have tickets oil
their own in the field. The matter, IL Is
said, will probably he compromised
Time for the Notifications.
There is no direct informatio here as
TO when Bryan and Watson will be nod-
fed of their nominations, but t is expect
ed to come off in few days. Senator
Butler and Senator Allen will arrange the
matter between them. Senator Butler had
not returned 10 the city from North Car
oiina this morning. but is looked Tor TINS
afternoon.
J. VI. Bowler Of Mime sofa, who cut quite
a figure as a claimant of the chairman
ship of the notification committee, and who
wanted the nominees notified earlier, has
acquiesced in the intertion Of Senator'S AL
len and Butler to do the work. He says
that he was elected temporary chairman
of the notification commit Zee at a meeting
at which Senator Allen was not present,
Lut he does not care TO push his claims.
Delaware Single Takers.
Ii is said that information has been re-
ceived by the populist authorities that the
single takers in Delaware are about to
break away from their populst moorings
and agree to support Mckinley. This is
thought 10 be the work of Addicks, who
wants their support for Mckinley. If the
single takers do decide for Mckinley 1t
VIII take several thousand votes away
from the democrats, who were almost sure
of getting them.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
PERltN'S VICTORY DAY.
celebrating mt Cleveland fhe nat.
tie of Lake Erie


CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 10
beautirul weather greeted Perry's victory
day and the closing day Of the city's CEN
tenpial celebration. Nearly all i,a bus,-
ness houses and many of the manufactur.
ing concerns were closed.
Long before the hour set for the cere-
monies TO begin the streets were filled with
enormous crowds of people. During Tho
early morning hours constantly arriving
excursion trains from all over nor; horn
ONO brought many thousand visitors 10 the
city. The celebration Of Perry's victory
day was begun at $50 o'clock this m,rn-
ing by the firing of the national salute
OF 1orty-flve guns. At $50 a IN. there was
a reception TO Governor Lippitt and staff
OF Rhode Island and other distinguished
visitors An hour later the exercises al
me Central Arniory commenced. where
Iolowing various selections OF music
Mayor Robert F. Mckisson Introduces
Governor Bushnell of Ohio as the president
Of the day.
After address by Governor Rr5sbn.ll
and prayer by the Rev. John Mitchell COY
ernor Charles Lippitt Of Rhode Island de-
lNered an orauon. he was followed l,y
eh-onlted States Senator NJ. c. Butler Of
South Carolina, a nephew of Commodore
Oliver Hazard Perry.
Rev. Or. c. L. Manchester, third
cousin of Commodore Perry. made the
closing prayer.
In the afternoon a great civic and in
dustrial pageant took place. In which many
thousancS OF persons took part. The pa
rade was one of the most Interesting ana
attractive ever witnessed in this city. 1t
was in three seclions-military civic and
industrial The battle of Lake Erie. which
has immortalized the name of Oliver Haz-
Zard Perry, will be reproduced on rn. Lake
front this evening in a sham battle and
pyrotechnical display, which will be Tho
grand nnale OF the centennial celebration
Evening star., 1896-09-10
AN ARMOR PLATE TEST.
Naval Officers Pleased at Results Oh.
taincd Mt Indian Head.

Naval Officers Pleased at Results OBJ
taincd mt Indian Head.
Naval officers are much pleased over the
result Of an armor-plate test made ct the
Indian Head proving ground. There are
two class Of manufacturers patronized by
the government who carry on a ceaseless
struggle for supremacy. They endeavor to
supply the double want Of the government,
first, to get an armcr plate that cannot be
penetrated, and secon1, to manufacture a
prcjectile that will penetrate any armor
plate. The test a. Indian Head is a vic
tory for the projectile maker.
Ore of the Carnegie reforged plates made
for the Russian government was used, and
1t was considered one of the finest ever
turned out in any country. 1t was ten
inches thick and the projectile used against
it was a six-inch capped pressed-steel shot
made by Isaac n. johnson Il Sons Of
Spuyten Duyvil, N. Y. The shot was given
velocity of 2,1OO feet per second and
penetrated to depth Of seven inches, then
breaking in two pieces. A second six-inch
shot of the same character was fired at
the ten-inch plate with the unusual ve!oc-
ity of 2,5OO feet per second. when the pro-
jectile went through the plate and backing
and two half-inch plates, buryiHg itself in
the earth for about ten feet, and was in
f1rst-cless condition when recovered Ord
nance experts usually regard prcjectiIe az
doing first-class work II 1t will penetra,e
a plate of thickness equal to its own
caliber, SO that the test at Indian Head
was regarded as remarkable.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
ARMENIANs TO BE DEroRrEp.
Protests Have Little Effect With The
Turkish Government

CoNSTANTfNOPLE, September de-
layed In transmission).-The protests of the
British and Italian embassies against the
deportation of Armenians have had but lit
tie effect. The Turkish government has sent
a circular TO it's ministers abroad saying
that, with view of insuring the MAIN
tenance of order here. il has been decided
to send to their native countries all unem-
ployed strangers, and the provincial Off
Gals have been instructed TO watch all
such persons and prevent their return TO
Constantinople. Commissions have been
sent TO the ports i'm order to establish the
identity of all the deported persons and a
constant watch will thereafter be kept up-
on their movements. Measures Will also
be taken to keep out Of the Turk ish en-
Iire the emissaries of the Armenian reNo-
lutionary committees who are working IN
Bulgaria and elsewhere.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

The treasury officials doing what
they can legitimately and lawfully to assist
the national banks Of New Orleans in It'd
ing over any runs that may be made upon
them. The New Orleans banks have re-
serve agencies in New York, and al their
request deposits are made in the sub
treasury there, and the subtreasury in
New Orleans is then directed to pay the
amounts to the banks. Already over a
million dollars have been so transferred.
end in case of need further exchanges will
be made Controller Eckels mas appointed
F. l.. Richardson receiver of the American
National Bank Of New Orleans, which failed
some weeks ago.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

SECRETARY FRANCIS SPEAKS.
He IL For the Generals Ticket, 10
Which He BeapeakS Zeulnua Sumner

He IL For the Generals Ticket, for
Which He Bespeaks Zenlous Support.
Secretary Francis today sent the follow
ing telegram to Mr.. w. d. Bynum at In
dianapolis:
Regret cannot accept your Invitation to
attend notification of Gems. Palmer and
Huckner at Louisville. Saturday evening.
Those old heroes have fought valiantly for
their convictions on many battlefields, but
no patriot ever enlisted in a nobler cause
than that which they consented to lead. 1t
Is the maintenance Of the country's honor
and the preservation Of the integrity of
democratic principles, on whose perpetuity
depends the survival of our Institutions
May the nominees receive that earnest
and Jealous support which their high char
acter and the national democratic party's
pure aims SO richly merit.
(Signed ID. r. FRANCIS"
Evening star., 1896-09-10
AUDITOR BALDWIN's PLANS.
He Will Take Leave of Absence t.
Stump for Free Coinage.


Stump for Free Coinage.
Auditor Baldwin of the Treasury De-
partment will continue the course he has
taken In advocating the principles in which
he believes on the money question. Mr.
Baldwin proposes to take, for the first time
since he assumed Office under the present
administration, a months leave, If he can
do SO without neglecting his official duties.
He will take this leave day or a half a
day at time, and will use it to fill en-
gagements on the stump, speaking for
the free and unlimited coinage of silver
at the ratio Of 16 to l. If the work of his
office should require him to break a politi-
cal engagement he will not hesitate to do
SO. The first year Of his duties as auditor
he took seven days leave; the next year
he indulged in nine days, and the third
year six days We're taken for recreation.
Now that the work Of his office has long
been up to date, he will indulge himself
on the subject of an annual leave Of alb
sence to the same extent that every clerk
OF his Office is favored, and take thirty
days, nearly all of which will be consumed
by speechmaking.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
YE P u M G H | N
The New Corean Minister Now in
This City.
GOING over ACCUMULATED BUSINESS
His Family and a New Attache
Come With Him.
PLEASED WITH THE CITY

Ye Pun Chin, the new Corean minister,
with his wife and son, arrived in Washing
ton yesterday, and went al once to the le-
CATION. With Mr.. Ye also came The secre-
tary OF the legation, Mr.. Ye Eni-tam, and
Mr.. le Sok koi, an attache. The new
minister Is about forty-four years Of age,
and formerly occupied an important posi-
ton In the judicial service of Corea.
The New Minister.
The new representative does not speak
English, but Is highly educated man In
his own tongue. He is a handsome man OF
athletic build, and dresses in the conven-
tional SILK robes of his own country. His
predecessor, Mr.. Sob, has for years uicsscd
III the Sarb OF an american, and an any
street throng would hardly he distiniu uished
from an Anglo-S@Aon. The new munster
spent the day IN conference with Nj. Sob,
gong over d gieal mass OF business af-
fairs pertaining to the legation aad 10 the
realm.
His Family and Associates
The party Travelled across the continent
on the Canadian Pacific making qu,te n
stay in Vancouver, Montreal ana New
York. Mrs. ie is pretty little woman
OF the oriental type and looking very in
terestng In her muiti-colored silks Little
Master le Is a bright httlc lad eight wears
Old, whose Corean dress of pale gre u and
bright red silk bring out his clear healthy
complexion and give point and emphasis
TO MS snapping black eyes.
1e Sex Eoi, the new attache is an
elderly gentleman, whose costume Is en-
ureiy or white SILK Two of the attaches
ol the former minister, Pong sam Polk and
forster Jennings, VIII remain with The
legation. 1t is not known when tho :Crmer
minister will return 10 Corea. He has Heen
appointed president of the priyy council,
4 very high position, second only 10 thai
or the prime minister.
Will Call at the state Departmcp,.
The new minister will probably call at
the State department tomorrow. ami when
The President returns TO WASHINGTON ar
fangenents will be made for his presenta-
tion at the White House
Today tie Two ministers drove aiou; The
city behind the legation span, and Minister
1e continually expressed his delight in
"hat he saw OF the capital, which is TO lie
fls home for the next few years I-rliks
tne retiring minister, who wears d SMOOTH
sharen face, Mr.. Ye has a truly oriental
mustache, consisting of few hairs On each
side o. ms upper lip, and these long no,,yh
a.ihost 10 De tled behind his head 4 soatee
hearly as long adorns his chin.
Ihe minister brought no servants excent
ms Naiet, native OF Corea. In his own
ldnc MI. lie travels in state with a lsrpa
ietihue cs he is a millionaire several times
oNei. his estates are vast and consist
iai sely or rice pIanta tions, from which be
derives large income "
Evening star., 1896-09-10
CLOSED ITS DOORS.
Arls

The Mutual National Bank of New
Orleans Yields to Weakness.
NEW ORLEANS. La, September 1O.-The
Mutual National Bank, 63i and 636 Canal
street. closed Its doors this morning. Henry
Maspero is president; James j. Tarleton,
cashier. The capital stock Of the bank was
only 100000, and it's line of deposits very
small. 1t has been regarded as weak for a
long time. The bank is said to have suffi-
cient securities to liquidate it's entire in
Gebtedness. Yesterday rumor was in cir
culation that the bank was about to go
into liquidation, though the directors had
not then taken any action on the subject.
They nave now concluded to wind up the
business.
1t is stated that leading banks of this city
hold, in cash assets, an amount which is
twice as large as that usual at this season
or the year, and are perfectly sound tinan-
cially.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
MAY BE DISMISSED
Government Officials Who Take the
Stump for Bryan.
THE PRESIDENTS FEELING STATED
Chicago Platform an Attack on the
Administration.
CA E OF THE ELAY

Auditor Baldwin announced in his speech
in Maryland last evening that he had not
been requested to resign. This declara alton
does not signify anything. except that Mr..
Cleveland has not yet got around to that
matter yet.
The statement is made very positively
that all the minor officials who are now
openly talking for Bryan will have to give
up their jobs. 1t is explained that Mr..
Cleveland has up to this time been too
much occupied to pay any attention to Mr..
Baldwin, Mr.. Bell, Mr.. Wike, Mr.. Flem-
ming CT any Of the others who are working
for Bryan, but that when he gets around
to It, their heads will go Off.
Mr. Cleveland is not in a frame of mind
to tolerate what he regards as reflection
and reproach upon the administration by
persons who are employed under the ad-
ministration.
The Presidents Feeling.
The campaign of Bryan is more directly
an attack upon the policy of this admin
tration than upon any policy that the re-
publican party has been responsible for.
So Mr.. Cleveland feels 1t to be, and Off
cials under him who take the stump or
talk through the press in support of Bryan
and in criticism of the bond issues and the
general policy of the treasury, cannot eX-
pect to escape his resentment
Doubt is expressed that designations will
be asked for; but direct dismissal is ex-
pected. 1t is said, authoritatively, that
there will be no occa sion for surprise at
any time if the offending officials receive
peremptory notices Of dismissal.
Bell to Go First.
1t is expected that Secretary Francis
Elay make the first move in the matter by
dismissing Deputy Commissioner Bell.
The secretaries in the departments under
which the offending officials serve are
merely awaiting approval by the President
attitude of the administration toward the
Bryan ticket before taking up these cases.
The difficulty about acting at this time
Is that the officials can say that they have
no right to assume that they give offense
to Mr.. Cleveland by supporting the regular
democratic ticket. After the formal an
nouncement by Mr.. Cleveland Of his sup
port of the Indianapolis ticket the situation
will be different. This shadow Of an ex-
cuse will be gone.
An AnrOnt to the Administration,
Those who can speak on the subject de-
clare that Mr.. Cleveland can conceive of
no greater affront an official of this ad-
ministration could commit against him
than to participate actively in support of
the Chicago platform. The offense is ap-
gravated by the fact that this support
1s impossible without a direct attack upon
the bond Issues and the gold policy Of the
Treasury Department.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
TO WELCOME Ii HUNG CHANG.
Preparations Being Made by China
men ut Vancouver.

VANCOUVER. B. c.. September 1O.-Li
Hung Chang Is expected here Saturday, and
the local Cinnamon have already made ex-
tensive preparations TO welcome their dls-
tinguished countryman. A triumphai arch
of immense proportions is being erected at
the Canadian Pacific depot. and a plentiful
supply of fireworks have been obtained.
An address. of course, will be presented
and request made for the appointment CT
q local consul China not having any rep
resentativo in Canada The board of trade
will also press NaIcouver's claims for the
appointment of 4 consul here, as the bulk
of trade between Canada and the orient
passes through this port. Ii Hung Chang
will stay on board the Empress of China
until the vessel sails on Monday; state
room b, the largest and most elegantly
fitted cabin on the ship, being reserved for
him.