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Evening star., 1896-08-25
Silver Senators May Defeat the Con-
frmation of Francis.
REASONS FOR THEIR RESENTMENT
His Appointment Gives Missouri
Boilers a Leader.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS S

1t Is possible that ex-Gov Francis will
not be confirmed by the Senate when his
name is sent by Mr.. Cleveland for ap-
proval. 1t is usual for the Senate to con-
firm a cabinet officer without question,
though there have been exceptions; but in
this case there are considerations which
may lead the silver men to vote against
confirmation. The election will be over be-
fore the question can come before the Sen
ate, but it is not likely that the silver Sem
ators will then be less irritable than they
now are.
Their first consideration will be that Mr..
Francis IS appointed to succeed member
of the cabinet under AL administration
elected by democrats, whose resignation
was the result of his decision to support
the regular democratic nominee. This in
wolves population of the regular nomi
nees by the candidate for confirmation, and
the attitude he is to assume in the cam
paign will have been fully disclosed and
the campaign will be thing of the past
when the question of confirmation comes
up.
The Cause in Missouri.
But another thing more likely even than
this to excite the resentment Of the silver
ties of the Senate is that the selection of
Ex-Governor Francis is regarded as the
UNDERMINING point III tHe QueSliOn VI al
anti-Bryan democratic organization in Mis-
souri,. There is a very strong gold senu-
ment among democrats in ST. Louis and
Kansas City.
All the gold democrats need there is
prominent leader to get UP a very i'm
pressive and effective gold democratic or
saniZaticn. Governor Francis, q con-
sistent gold man and an intimate friend of
Mr.. Cleveland, was the national leader of
these forces. Unfortunately, however, 1t
a6 harnna 90 nnlk.rSt
what MIR. Francis had said after the Chi
cago convention, that ne would have to.
though with great reluctance, give his
support to the regular democratic ticket.
This left the gold democrats without
proper leadership or at least they so
thought.
Now, the selection Of Mr.. Francis to
succeed Mr.. Smith places him unmistak-
ably in opposition to Bryan and Sewall; in
sures an effective antl-Bryan democratic
organization in Missouri and irritates the
silver men beyond measure.
1t Is therefore anticipated that the silver
men In the Senate. no matter what the re-
suit of the November election, may try tc
get their revenge by the rejection of the
nomination.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
GEORGIA PoPULIsTs PROTEST.
They Do Not Want Tom Watson to
Leave the State.

Leave the State.
The announcement yesterday Of Chair
man Butler that Tom Watson would begin
his campaigning at Dallas, Texas, Septem-
ber I, and go through the west, brought
number of kilograms from Georgia popu-
lists today bitterly protesting against Wat
son leaving that state at all, or at least for
any length of time, until after the October
election. AS a result of these kilograms,
Chairman Butler said today that he had
not arranged the itinerary of Watson to
give to the press today, as he had intend
ed. He said he would wait to hear from
some kilograms he had sent out.
The Georgia populists, it is said, believe
that watson ought not to leave that state
at all for the next month, and that he
should confine all his efforts to Geo :gia,
which the popullsts are going to make a
strong effort to capture. They have more
hope Of that state this year than ever be-
FORE Then, again, the prospects Of Wat
sen for the vice presidency may be in
volved in the Georgia race
The appointment made for Watson at
Dallas will not be changed, it is thought,
but he will probably go straight from there
back to Georgia. He will not make MANY
other speeches, however.
Senator Butler doesn't go to heado,a-
ters until noon each day. He spends the
morning hours at his home answering let
ters. He is also at work on the populist
handbook, which will be somewhat late in
getting out. He had an extended &C nfer-
ence with Chairman Faulkner his morn.
Ing.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
SILVER DEMOCRATS.
Orders Given for n Million Pamph.
lets.

THE democratic and silver party people
today jointly ordered one million docu-
n,ents, said Chairman Stevens. THE
demands on them for literature are
overwhelming. This order will be dupli-
Gated Immediately. All non-part:san silver
clubs in the United States are requested to
correspond Immediately with the silver
headquarters in Washington to have them
selves enrolled as members of the Associa-
ton of National Silver Clubs. Such clubs
will be plentifully supplied with the very
best campaign literature of all kinds"
None of the members of the executive
committee of the silver party, which is to
meet tonight to formulate the plans Of
campaign, had arrived at noon today hut
all are expected this afternoon.
Chairman Stevens is having large num-
Der OF the speeches of ex-Banker St. John
printed and sent out. The speeches were
delivered at the st. Louis silver conyen-
uon- The speech of Representative Towne
10 beng printed In Scandinavian for circu-
latfon IN the northwest. 1t will also be
printed In German.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
HENRY WATTERSON.
Democrats Regard Him as n Strong
Sound Money POsnihflifY

Democrats Regard Him as n Strong
Sound Money Possibility,
The interview published by New York
paper, In which Mr.. Henry Watterson is
quoted as indcrsing a number of sound
money democrats as good men to be nomi-
mated by the indianapolis convention, and
concluding with the remark that he would
not shirk such duty himself If he were
called on regardless of the inconvenience or
consequences, is looked uron by many DEM
ocrats here as expressive OF Mr.. Waiter
sons willingness to fight the battle for
sound money. If Mr.. Watterson should be-
come candidate for the nomination there
is no doubt that he would at once have
very important following. Prominent dem
ocrats here express the opinion that no
stronger man for the sound money demo-
cratic ticket could be nominated They saw
he would be extremely pcpuIar In the west
and south, and that no other man would
be apt to poll so many votes among demo-
Gratis of the south as he. With him they
believe Kentucky could be turned over to
the republicans. Mr.. Watterscn's friends
are enthusiastic over the possibility that
he may be made the standard bearer Of the
sound money democracy.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARIES.
Interest Centers in the Race for
Senator Irby's Seat.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBIA, S. c., August 25-The
primary elections for every Office in South
States Senator, are being held today. In
terest centers in the race for the Senate,
the candidates for which are Gov. John
Gary Evans Circuit Judge Joseph H.
Earle and John T. Duncan. Practically,
the entire administration influence, coupled
with that Of Senator Tillman, is support
ing Governor Evans. A few of the less
prominent members of the administration
are quietly supporting Duncan. Judge
Earle was the candidate against Tillman
in the campaign of 1880, when the line
between the Tillmanites and the anti-Till-
NANTES was drawn SO tightly. He has
many friends among the TillmaniteS, but
is not expected to make enough headway
among them to win the election. Duncan's
friends are claiming that he will prove
a surprise but the outlook is all in favor
of Governor Evans. There might be some
chance against Evans II Duncan or Earle
would withdraw ard all the support be con-
centrated on one or the other.
Under the new rules governing demo-
cratic primary elections in this state en-
tries for the Senate closed in June. This
prevents any new entry. 1t also makes the
winner in the election today the demo-
cratic nominee for the Senate, to be voted
for at the session of the legislature in
January Just the same as a regular caucus
nominee is voted for. There Is talk of re-
publican and independent candidates at the
November election, when the members of
the legislature will be elected, but it may
not materialize. DR.. Sampson Pope, who
ran against Evans for governor two
years ago, may be an Independent
candidate for the Senate. He would
be supported by the republicans and
by the element of the anti-Tillmanites
which doesn't hold to party lines. There
would be little chance Of his election, how
ever, and unless there Is big surprise
today the successor of Senator Irby will
be John Gary Evans.
Democratic nominees for Congress are
also nominated in the primary today. The
Indications are that all the present mem
bers of the house will be renominated.
There is opposition to some of them, but
in no district does it appear to be strong.
There Is practically contest for gov
ernor, although there are three candidates.
These are Gen. w. H. Ellerbe j. Walt
Whitman and ex-State Senator John R.
Harrison. Mr.. Ellerbe has the backing of
the administration. and was slated by Sen
ator Tillman to succeed Governor Evans.
He will beat both of his opponents easily,
and will carry nearly every county in the
state. General Ellerbe Is about thirty-tive
years old. and has long been prominently
Identified with thc various agricultural
movements In the state. He is bright
and Intelligent young man, with business
ability of the most successful sort.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
TO MEET MIR. BRYAN.
Secretary Gardner Expects to Sc
the Candidate at Erie.

Secretary Gardner Expects to See
the Candidate at Erie.
Secretary Gardner of the democratic
congressional committee will leave this af-
ternoon for Erie, Pa, to attend the state
convention of democratic clubs to be held
there tomorrow. While in Erie Mr.. Gard
ner will meet Candidate Bryan and have a
talk with him about the organization Of
clubs for the campaign.
The democratic managers here are giving
a great deal of attention to the matter of
clubs. They are receiving, it Is said, an
average of thirty applications a day for
membership in the National Association
of Democratic Clubs. 1t Is said that in
formation received Is that the convention
to be held at St. Louis will be largely at
tended. Both Bryan and Sewall will be
there, as will many other distinguished
democrats.
There was an apparently important con-
ference at democratic headquarters today
between Chairman Faulkner, Secretary
Gardner, Clark Howell and F. w. Adams
of Chicago. Mr.. Adams has charge of the
press work at democratic headquarters at
Chicago. He came here last night Mr..
Howell also arrived last night. The confer
ence had refer ence to the work to be done
from now on at each of the headquarters.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
ZANZIBAR's RULER DEAD.
Sailors md Marines Landed to Pr
serve Order.

Sailors and Marines Landed to Pre-
serve Order.
ZANZIBAR, August 25.-The Sultan of
Zanzibar. Hamed Bin Thwain Bin Said, is
dead. He was about forty years old, and a
nephew of the late sultan, and succeeded
to the sultaEate on the death of Sultan Ali,
March 5. 1893. He was one of a number of
claimants, and was selected as being the
most lifting by the British government,
which exercises protectorate over the sui
tanats.
He acting secretary of state received a
,..ole message from Mr.. Dorsey Mohun,
United States consul at Zanzibar convey
Ing the following startling Information:
Sultan died at II o'clock this morning.
Said Ali holds the palace. Sailors and
marines landed. Rioting tonight feared"
The cablegram came from the capital of
the country. 1t Is dated August Is. The
landing of sailors and marines doubtless
refers to the forces from British ships as
Zanzibar Is under a British protectorate
There are no American warships in that
part OF the world, although the punnoat
Castine touched there during her cruise
along the east African coast last wear.
The government of Zanzibar is conducted
Dy the English, with Sir L. Mathews as
prime minister, and a native army under a
British commander, Gen. Hatch The suI.
tan retains nominal power, however as
means OF maintaining order among the ma
tlves. The island Is off the east coas, of
africa, and has population of $50. 600
american interests there are comparatively
II sign1ncant, and 1t is not likely that
Warship will be sent there.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
THE BERING SEA PATROL,
Difficulties Attending the Policing OF
the SeaIinE Grounds.

tNe SeaIihS GrOunuS.
Capt Hooper, commanding the Rering sea
patrol fleet, has made a report to the
treasury Department, under date of In
aiaska' July y, from which it appears that
on the date named there were 40 vessels in
the sea engaged in sealing of which were
American and 3S were British, having an
aggregate crew of 1888 men, of whom S37
are Indians and 456 are white.
. I'm clear weather." says Capt Hooper,
our steamers with their volume of black
smoke are visible much farther than the
small sealing schooner, giving ample time
10 conceal evidence of wrongdoing If seals
are shot with rife, a spear point thrust
through the bullet hole destroys all evil
dence of the shooting.
~ gun firing is heard in fog and a
vessel Is boarded, it is claimed that the fir
ing was signal for boats. In many cases
this is true. 1t is a common thing for yes
seis sas nov move to to drift near sleeping seals
and also for seals to play around a vessel
In certain conditions of the weather With
guns and ammunition available and no
neglected.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
LII HUNG CHANGES ESCORT.
Fort Myer Troops to Go to New York
for That Duty.

In pursuance of orders issued by Gen.
Ruger, commanding the department Of the
east, who has charge of the arrangements
for the reception of Earl Ii Hung Chang
the Chinese guest Of the nation, four troops
of the 9th Cavalry and the full regimental
band, comprising the entire garrison of the
cavalry post at Fort Myer will leave this
city tomorrow morning for New York,
where they are to act as the special escort
of the Chinese visitor on his carriage drive
from the steamship wharf to the Hotel
Waldorf. which is to be his headquarters
while in that city. The troops will be un-
der command Of Major Thomas c. Lebo
9th Cavalry. They will make the trip to
and from the metropolis over the Penn
sylvania railroad and will take their horses
ana complete accouterments with them.
Quarters have beeh prepared for them at
Fort Hamilton New York harbor The cav
airy troops will constitute the only military
feature of the parade to the hotel. What
other service will he required of these
troops will be determined after their arrival
at New York. There is no regular cavalry
in the vicinity of New York, and the ap-
pearance of these four crack companies
and their excellent mounted band will un-
doubtedly attract great attention and ad-
m1ration In the streets of New York.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
BRYAN ANXIOUS ABOUT KENTUcKy
The Democratic Candidate rn.,.t. n,
Making Specchcs There

NAMING speeches There.
Mr.. Bryan. the democratic presidential
candidate, will make two speeches in Ken
lucky, the dates for which have not yet
been fixed. These speeches Will be at Lex
lng,on and Louisville When Senator
blackburn was in this city few days ago,
ne told of conversation he had had with
Mr.. Bryan on the situation in Kentucky.
Mr.. Blackburn and Mr.. Bryan were talking
over the campaign in New York. when the
latter suggested that he was anxious about
the blue grass state. and hoped to go down
tnere TO make couple of speeches during
MS tour of the country. Mr.. Blackburn as
sured sur me candidate that slle had no fear of
his state, that it. could he relied upon to
give good democratic majority, and that
the backbone of the gold, forces there had
been broken. sotnewhah, to Mr.. Black
burns chagrfn, the candidate did not seem
fully converted to this hsPeful view of the
situation. and insisted that he wanted to
make speeches in Louisville and Lexington,
and before the two parted it was agreed
between them that the program for the
Kentucky campaign should include two Inn
mense meetings, at which Mr.. Bryan would
be present and talk.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Personal Mention.

DR.. c. NJ. Buckley and wife have returned
after weeks visit to Colonial Beach, Va
Mr.. ]. We;deman has gone to Atlantic
City for his health.
MIR. Harry c. Grove. for many years con-
rected with the city pest office, has re-
signed from that office and accepted an
important position with the Columbia
Pbonograph Company
Mr. Howard b. Yost of rs 9th street
ne rtheast is spending his vacation at Cleve
ls nd, Ofio.
Gen. Miles has returned to the city from
a visit to New England
Lieut.. Edward +. McG,achlin 9th Artil
lery. Is visiting friends at 2O33 street. on
leave of absence.
Mr.. John SeaSer. private secretary to-
Secretary Lamont, mas returned TO the city
from a business trip to New York
Evening star., 1896-08-25
PLATT SAYS NO POSITIVELY.
Assembling of the New York Repub-
lican Convention.


SARATOGA, n. Y, August 25.-The state
republican convention to nominate candi-
dates for governor and lieutenant governor
met here today. When M. Plat entered
the convention hall the entire assembage
arose. The applause was deafening. Mr..
Platts usual nervousness was apparent.
and when one of the bands played Hail to
the Chief he did not look particularly
pleased. AS the applause subsidized an en-
thusiastic spectator shouted Three cheers
for Thomas c. Platt," and the call was an
swered with will. Mr.. Platt stopped to
shake hands with Mr.. Hiscock, and then
went to his seat.
at 12:22 Benjamin Odel, in the absence
of Stale Chairman Hackett, called the coa-
vention to order. and Bishop Newman Of
fered prayer. Congressman Frank Black
was selected temporary chairman. He dis
cuSSed the financial issue and criticised the
democratic platform.
Mr.. PIatt Positively Declined.
Mr.. Thomas C. Platt this morning re-
fused positively to permit the use of his
name in connection with the gubernatorial
nomination. and said he would not accept
If nominated. When Mr.. Platt entered the
hotel dining room he saw Hamilton Fish
seated at a table. He walked over, put his
hand on Mr.. Fishs shoulder and said.
Fish, 1 am not in the race; that is posi-
tive and final. Get on your harness now
and fight hard. You people who are can
didates will have to tight your own bat
ties
In some way the Aldridge people had re-
ceived an intimation of Mr. Platts final de-
cision. and they, too, were jubilant. and
Immediately established claims of victory.
When Mr.. Platt returned to his cottage
he consented to talk with the correspondent
of the Associated Press. This is a verbatim
interview:
You may say that / have not at any
time Withdrawn from my original position
of declination of the nomination. My state
ment to the Associated Press still stands.
l am not candidate, and 1 will not under
any circumstances accept the nomina ton.
This cannot be made too strong"
But, Mr.: Platt, suppose, following the
example of the democratic state conven-
tion of 1894. the convention is stampeded for
your"
Mr.. Platt said with much deliberations:
Il don't think there is anybody in the re-
publican convention that meets today who
Will present my name, when l have said
no."
But assuming there is such a one, Mr..
Platt," persisted the correspondent
Il should decline the nomina ton under
any and all circumstances" emphatlcally
responded the leader.
AS the hour for convening approached
several new candidates doomed up in the
horizon for the coveted position Serene
- "s 'AS am - A'ioot L dSSSil Gdcu seemed
to have large personal following, while
Frank 5. Black of Troy came to the front
in exceedingly promising style.
Recess Until > p. NJ.
At the conclusion of Chairman Black 5
speech the usual committees were named
and then a recess was taken until pm
The committee on permanent organiza ton
met directly after adjournment and select
ed Gen. Stewart l.. Woo dfcrd of Brooklyn
as permanent chairman Of the convention.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
THE STAR By NAIL.

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Subscribers changing their address from
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Evening star., 1896-08-25
GOLD STANDARD DEMOCRATS,
Assistant Secretary Reynolds One Of
the Delegates at Philadelphia.

Assistant Secretary Reynolds One Of
tho Delegates at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, August 25-Long
before the hour set for the converting of
the gold standard democrats Musical Fund
Hall was filled to the doors. Among the
prominent democrats seated on the stage
was Assistant Secretary of the Interior
John NJ. Reynolds, who was present as a
delegate from Bedford county. The only
friction that has SO far developed between
the county and city delegates is the wisdom
of third ticket. The Philadelphia dele
gates are opposed TO third ticket, while
the countrymen are unqualifiedly in favor
OF it, and go so far as to state that if such
declaration is not In the platform there
will be light. The following telegram was
received from Erie, Pa:
Coli standard democratic club of Erie
county organized last evening. Col. John
H. Bliss named as delegate 10 Indianapolis
convention. Forward credentials and will
write fully.
"(signed, ROBERT ]. sALTzMAN,
"CMayo) Chairman"
In Mussachusetts.
BOSTON. August 25.-The convention of
gold standard democrats of Massachusetts,
to adopt a plan and elect delegates to the
Indianapolis convention was called to order
by eX-Mayor Frederick o. Prince.
j. Russell Reed was made temporary
chairman.
I'm Illinois.
CHICAGO, August 2a.-The democratic
gold standard state convention was called
to order this afternoon by Chairman C. A.
Ewing Of the state committee About a
thousand delegates We're present, repre-
senting every county in the state. The
following ticket YVES unanimously agreed
upon at caucus held late last night:
Governor general, John c. Black; leuten-
ant governor, Chester Rabcock: attorney
general, William S. Forman; state treas
urer, Edward Ridgley: secretary of state
l.. J. kadeSki: auditor F. E. W Brink /.
university trustees, A. G. Bhbcock and
Clara Bolrland.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

Government Receipts.
Government receipts from internal reve-
nue today, S495 5G27; customs S696, $50
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THE REAL LINCOLN
A Memorable Chapter of Back.
woods Lore.
ABE AROUsEs THE GRIGsBY IRE.
Lincoln Family Leaves Indiana For Iili-
nois-Across Country In = Wagon Abe
Subdues n stubborn Ox-Incidents of the
Journey Ice For a Dog.

by JESSE ". wEIk,
iJoint Author Of ''Herndon s Life of Lincoln ~
Copyright, 1896, 10y American Press Associa-
tion.l
V.
Now there was "a man, begins this
memorable chapter of backwoods lore,
whose name was Reuben, and the same
was very great in substance, in horses
and cattle and swine, and very great
household. 1t came to pass when the
SONS of Reuben grew up that they We're
desirous of taking to themselves wives,
and being too well known as to honor
in their own country they journeyed
into far country and there procured
for themselves wives. 1t came to pass
also that when they We're about to make
the return home they sent messenger
before them to bear the tidings to their
parents. These, inquiring Of the messen-
gers what time the sous and their wives
would come, made Il great feast and call