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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
mR. cnILroN,s AMnYDMENr.
The Author and Senator Morgan Warmly
Advocate II.

Advocate II.
WASHINGTON. March 2J.-The debate
on the arbitration treaty in the Senate
this afternoon was Of short duration. Mr..
Chiffon spokc for almost an hour on his
amendment TO the fist article, which
amends that article so as 10 provide that
only such matters SHAH be submitted to
arbitration as the Sena then in existence
may deem proper for arbitration.
Mr. Chiffon advocated his amendment
with a great deal OF warmth, and con-
tended that II the terms Of the treaty
were interpreted as meaning this there
could be no good objestiOn raised to the
insertion of words thtt made that inter-
probation unmistakahlt 1t was in the in
tcrest Of clearness, ana should be accept
ed as such by all friends OF the treaty;
Without his odihcation Mr.. Chiffon SAID
the United states might iu the future DC
charged with violating its treaty obliga-
ti0ns IL IL refused To submit certain ques-
lions TO arbitration which only arose as
matters Of difference between the two
countries. He did uOf want the United
States 10 be placed y an embarrassing
position Of this kind. land deemed IL the
part of prudence 10 nuke the text OF the
convention so perfectly plain that there
could be no Quihbling pvor what 10 means
or what the Senate had I'm mind when
the treaty was agreed TO, 81 II should be
agreed TO.
The debates were secrct. and in the
future the cold. hard text OF the treaty
would alone be accepted as the express
sion Of what was Intended when the
convention was ratihel and proclaimed
TO the world.
Mr.. Morgan again spoke I'm favor Of the
amendment and took OCCASION to express
his dispieasure at any proposed treaty
with Great Britain that had for It's pur-
pose any general scheme of arbitration.
The whole thing was a snare and a pitfall,
but If there We're sufficient votes IN the
Senate 20 ratify the treaty Senator Nor
gan said he wanted 1t made as nearly
perfect as possible.
Messrs Gray. Davis. Hoar. and Lodge
interrupted Mr.. Chiffon with questions
tending 10 show that his conclusions
were erroneous. They also injected
statements in support of the committee
amendments as being suff cient 10 cover
every criticism that could be- made against
the treaty.
Senator Cray took the floor in opposi
tiOn 20 the Chiffon amendment after Mr..
Morgan had concluded. but not desiring
20 20 on to-day. the Senate came out OF
Executive session and resumed cOnsidera-
tion Of legislative business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
THREE FRIENDS SEIZED.
Formally Taken Into Custody Pending
Final Hearing of the Case.


Final Hearing of the Case.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March 2.-The
steamer Three Friends was formally
taken into custody this morning by the
United States Marshal. upon order Of
Judge Locke. OF the United States Court,
and will remain in custody pending the
final hearing of the case.
The order OF the Court was made upon a
motion of the Governments attorney,
who asked that the Court order the
marshal TO take the vessel in custody, In
accordance with the mandate OF the Su-
preme Court. They also asked that the
bond given by the owners Of the vessel
be vacated. The Court granted the mo-
ton for the marshal TO seize and hold the
vessel, but refused TO order the bono
cancelled until the marshal made return
upon the order for seizure.
The proctors for the claimants in this
case filed notice that they would call the
case up on March 9th. for argument on
their exceptions TO the libel of informa-
ton against the vessel.
In another case against the Three
Friends. the District Attorney filed an
amended libel. based upon the trip Of
the vessel from this port September ?,
1896
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rnn 1rNonBUEG coLlroroRsnIr.
Close Contest Going on in Washington for
the Position.

the 1osNtoHs
WASHINGTON. d. c., March 25.-spe-
clal.-The presence Of State Chairman
Lamb in the city at this time anl his
wen-known support OF Colonel p H. Me-
CouU Tor the CollectOrship OF the West
ern ReyerUe District of Virginia have
sent that gentleman stock upwards eve.
Ial points.
colonel McCaull filed his application
end endorsements several days ago. but
IS continuously strengthening his posi-
ton and will 90 so until the appointing
power decides the matter.
I'm the meantime the friends OF Mr..
Park Agr,ew and ie. are not idle The
vantage ground they claim to have
reached. they certainly seem 10 be hold
ing. His friends are here, alert, active.
earnest and energetic. He has not yet
shown the full sire lgth OF his hand even
10 the appointing power but IS prepared
for the crisis should It come ever so sud-
denly.
Mr.. Hnsman, OF Allegheny county, Mr..
Yost's candidate for this position, ems
TO be making stlll hunt. It Is rum1red
that he has the support Of both OF the
Republican representatives from Vir-
ginia. sut the friends Of General Walker
assert that he has not yet indorsed any
one.
Mr. Tom Wilson OF Clifton Forge an
other aspirant has filed formal appli-
cation at the Treasury Department but at
present IS not making any great show
OF his backing. lie may have some
thing I'D his sleeve" and must have to
win.
This Office Of Collector for the district
has been vacant since the expiration OF
the last administration. Although Col
Iector w. RI. Fowle has been designated
bv the Secretary Of the Treasury 70 act
until his successor Is appointed, which
will probably be done In few days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
MISUNDERSTANDING.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March 25.-There
is no likelihood that any change In The
position OF Assistant Secretaries Of the
Treasury will be made before April lst,
and probably not until later In that
month. Assistant Secretaries Wlhe,
Curtis. and Hamln promptly handed IN
their designations after March 4th, but
Secretary Gage has requested them TO
remain until he can look over the ground
thoroughly. Mr. Hamlin has informed
Secretary Gage that he Is anxious 10
return 10 Boston and resume his practice
by April 81. and In no event can he re-
main here longer than April 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 20. I.-dne rne
~ qunta the Bermuda sailed from Fer
nandina in search OF Laurada, known
10 have on board an important expedi-
lion in aid of the insurgents. II Is De
lieved that the Bermuda mas broken
down. and those aboard are In need OF
aSsisfance. The tug Monarch has been
stsrted from Pensacola on the same er-
rand. II is almost certain that the Lau-
rada has not landed her big cargo OF mu-
nitlons OF war, and IL is reluctantly ad-
mitted by cubans here that her mis-
sion thus far is failure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
Died of lIydrophobia

WHEELING. W. VA. March 2J.-Wn-
liam Huggins died this morning OF hydro
phobia. lie was bitten by dog last
January. and seven others were injured
at the same time. Two OF them wero
successfully treated AT the Pasteur lnstl-
tute. New York and tho death or Mr.
Huggins has caused much earn among
ten. A pop.lar subscription is bein=
taken TO send them to New York, but
some fear that II Is too late. The fIs-
tour Institute has been telcgrapned re-
garding the matter, but no reply mas YET
been received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
DEATH OF A NOTED BAIL PLAYER
william Quaries Dies as the Result OF
Surgical Operation.


PETERSBURG, VA. March 25.-Spe-
cial.-william Quarles died at his home
In this city. this afternoon. from the et-
fects OF a delicate surgical operation per-
formed on him at the Home for the Sick
yesterday. Al the time OF his death he
was proprietor OF the Little Casino sa-
loon. lie was about twenty-eight years
OF age, and son OF w. ii. Quarles, OF
this place lie was unmarried.
Quarles was one OF the best-known base
ball pitchers in this country. lie went
from here In 1894 TO Savannah, Ca, 10
play with the team of that city. and
fnished up that season with the Boston
National League. Last season he was
with the Scranton and Wilkesbarre Pa)
teams. OF the Eastern League.
Last season nc pitched Tor The refers
burg Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
Eirhfinc a RecelXershin

BRIsTOL. TENN. March 25.-Special-
The stockholiers OF the Hols.or National
Funding and Loan Association held meet
ing here to-day. and. by an almost unani-
nous vote. expressed their sentiment
acainst the appointment OF a permanent
receiver for the association.
SIX States were represented. Dismissal
of TIE ten porary receiver recently ap-
pointed by the United States Court Is re-
Quosicd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
GEN. HiMPTON BETrER.
captain John Lamb Introduces a Relief
EiII-Collecior Iowle.

WASHINGTON. D. C., March 25.-Spe-
aI.-Represertative Lamb to-day intro
duced a bill for the relief of Rozabele Nc
Arthur.
General Wade Hampton has 80 far i'm
,,,ovad az 10 he able TO sit up for a short
While during the day. His son. Mr.. Alfred
Hannton. OF Texas and his daughter.
Miss Daisey. are still with him.
Collector W. II. Fowle, OF Lynchburg.
is in the city. He Is paying little atten-
pointment OF his successor. and IS ready
10 render an account OF his stewardship
Mr. Sampson =. Bayley, one OF the old
est and most respected citizens OF Fau-
quier county, is on short visit to Wash
ingtOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
The Educational Bill.

LONDON. March 25.-A meeting OF tho
House OF Commons was held this even
ing that the Governments educational
hill pass its third reading. Mr. Herbert.
Asquith, on behalf OF Sir William YER
non Harcourt, the opposition leader In
the House, who is suffering from In
fuenza. moved the rejection OF the bill
After a debate that lasted for hours.
Mr.. Asquith's motion was defeated By a
vote OF 81 TO Isl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
BEIDGEs flashed dWAF.
Only One Left at Albany. Ga, Over Flint
Eivcr-Damase Elsewhere.


ALBANY, GA, March 2.-With the one
exception of the bridge over the Flint
river at his point. there is not a public
bridge left in this county. The iron bridge
across the Kincheefeonee creek, recently
built Jointly by Doughty and Lee coun-
ties. and costing 5000 was swept away
last night without "A vesuge being leit.
The bridge OF the Albany ana Northern
railroad across the same stream "ds
washed out at about the same Tune aud
this with the absence Of the bridge over
the Flint recently knocked down by
lumber raft. places that read IN oad
fix. - 49,. pr,rs-
Florida and Western roads. Trains on
The Columbia road will hardly DO run,
ming before Monday. as there are seveIai
had vash-outs on that line and the trrs-
tie across Nothaway creek Is entirev
submerged. palar Ia
n regular Venice, the people there Dsrhs
compelled to go about in boats, ne
freshet has destroyed thousands OF dy'-
lars worth OF property, and IL VIII DC
some som time before its effects VIII be over
come.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
Americans yisitfhe Pope.

ROME March 25.-The Pope gave an
audience to-day 10 number OF Amen-
osns Who are on their way from Jerusa-
lem. After celebrating mass. His Hoii-
ness pronounced an ALLEGATION nisnN
praising the Catholics = the United
states. and distributed souvenir medaiS
among the pilgrlms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
4STRONG PROTEST 10 KRCGER.
Germany te send Troops to Africa-sup'
preston Of Newspapers.


LONDON, March 25.-The Globe asserts
that there IL good authority for the state
ment that Joseph Chamberlain. sccre-
,srv Of state for the colonies, under the
Incentive OF Parliamentary pressure has
sent 10 President Kruger a protest coucp-
ed In strong terms against alleged VIOLA
tions OF the London treaty py the TRANS
yaal government. a..
The Birmingham Post publishes a dis
na,rh from Berlin which says that Ger
many is making preparations 10 send
. a. troops &c Southwest Africa IN April.
CAPE TOWN, March 2.-The CAPE
Times says: 80 ,,.
THE recent suppression Of the Johannes
hurg Critic. and the later appearance or
bure Critic, and the later suppression OF
the johannesburg Star, by the Irans-
vaal government leaves 5Wo persons WIN
"They having no votes the paper ADDS.
.4haf means OF expression OF opinion is
not aaen 10 them. their public spokesman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
,yr.rup. FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., March -5.-Fore-
cast for Friday:
vlrgina-Fair. colder in southeast por-
tion; northwesterly winds.
North Carollna-Feir. colder TN eastern
and slightly warmer In western portion;
northerlY winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
Bismarck Confined to His Bed.

LONDON March 25.-The Daily News
mas a Berlin dispatch saying that Prince
Bismarck is confined TO his bed In the
castle at Fredericksruh. and that Dr.
schewninger has been summoned from
Berlin 10 attend him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26

LONDON. March ga dispatch from
Rome 10 the Central News says that ex-
premier Crispi has been summoned 70
appear before the Judge ot INSTRUCTION 10
actions with the Bank OF Naples while ne
was Premier
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26

having been banished. forced into silence
and Imprisoned. They have no gor,,' SOu,o'
to appeal to, and they have been ee,inl,,. u,1e. nf
ed. That Is what Is called ieP"''
the Nineteenth CentuTy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OF the 'her-
mometer at The Times ONCE yesterday:
. A. NJ, a.; i2 NJ. 5g; 5 p. VI. 81. =. NJ.
"a: sP. NJ. a; IL NJ. 20. Average. u -
The herald., 1897-12-21
ITALY'S NEW CABINET
Does Not Promise to Be Unanimous to
an Alarming Degree

ROME, Dec. 20.-In the Chamber Of
Deputies today the Marquis di Rudini
announced the formation of new Cabi-
net, and debate on the subject was
opened. A vote will be taken tomorrow.
After criticisms upon the position Of
the ministry, Signor Colombo, former
minister of the treasury, submitted
resolution of want of confidence in the
new government but the chamber re-
jected it by a vote of 200 against 1874.
The debate in the chamber of deputies
occupied five hours, all the prominent
leaders speaking The opposition fierce
ly attacked the government and the
small majority obtained by the govern
ment is regarded as equivalent to a NOR
al defeat, especially as several former
friends of the ministry abstained from
voting. The ministers had expected a
majority of quite fifty. 1t is understood
that though disappointed, the premier,
Marquis di Rudlni, will not resign, but
as all the friends of the minister Of for
eign affairs, the Marquis Visconti We
nosta, voted against the government. 1t
is expected that he will tender his res
ignatOn.
The herald., 1897-12-21
British Cruisers

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Dec. 20.-The Brit
ish gunboat Darius arrived this morning
from Coquimbo with all we'll on board.
She stopped at Callao, Acapulco and San
Jose de Guatemala and after coaling
leaves for Esquimault Wednesday. From
the reports of her officers the British
squadron off this coast will be largely
increased very soon. Commander Fleet
says that within the next fifteen days the
cruiser Leander. forty-three hundred
tons, is due here on her way north and
is accompanied by the torpedo destroyer
Virago. The Phaeton is also on her way
from England to Esquimault and should
reach here in about two months, ac-
oompanied by another torpedo de-
stroyer.
The herald., 1897-12-21
ORANGE MEN ANXIOUS
AS THE MERCURY CONTINUES TO
DROP
Frost Reported From All Over the
State, But as Yet the Damage
Is Slight

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 2O.-Last night was
the coolest by at least two degrees ex-
perienced here this season. The ther-
mometer kept well up until 8 q. M,
when it rapidly fell about two degrees.
At 5 a. m. the glass registered 2s to 291A,
according to location and at G a. m.
these figures were down two or three
points. Fruit in exposed places, that is
in low land, was damaged somewhat but
on the higher ground there was no
damage for the danger point did not
last long enough. Orange growers were
alert and smudges were made use OF
with good results all over the valley,
actual tests showing that the tempera-
ture was increased at least two de-
grees by such means.
REDLANDS
REDLANDS, Dec. 20.-The lowest
thermometer reading in Smiley Heights
was 81 degrees. A few in exposed parts
Of Redlands went down to "a. Orchard
lists generally report 27 and 2S. Many
orchards have been examined today and
it Is claimed that navels are uninjured
but that Mediterranean sweets are
slightly hurt Tonight promises to be
about as cold as last night.
SAN BERNARDINO
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 2O.-Re-
ports from orange-growing districts
show that the danger line Of frost last
night was approached, but that little or
no damage has been done to the orange
crop. At Highlands the thermometer
CotA -.
Redlands and Mission were practically
safe. The lowest point was reached
about o'clock this morning and only
continued for short time. A cold wind
from the north passing over the snow
covering the mountains threatens to re-
peat last nights experience tonight.
ONTARIO
ONTARIO, Dec. 20.-It is believed the
frost did not damage oranges. Slight
damage was done to lemons on outside
Of trees in exposed locations.
CLEARWATER
CLEARWATER, Dec. 20.-Frost has
damaged citrus stock, young trees and
late growth.
POMONA
POMONA, Dec. 20-Some oranges on
low land and in exposed places We're
nipped by frost last night, but the dam
age is not serious.
SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20.-The weather
In San Diego has been unusually cold the
past two days, but was warmer last
night than Saturday night.
The mercury went down to 38 degrees
Saturday night and there was little
frost, but no damage is reported from
anywhere in the county Forty-three
degrees was the lowest reported last
night, and clouds prevented frost in the
valleys. The mountains are white with
snow, which Is six inches deep on Cuya-
maca Peak, where the temperature went
down to degrees above zero Saturday
night. but registered Is degrees above
last night.
The herald., 1897-12-21
Timber Protection

TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 20.-The On
tario government today introduced in
the legislature a bill which will un-
doubtedly pass, as it embodies the policy
of the opposition making regulations re-
garding the cutting of timbers on Crown
Berths. Following is the vital clause:
Every license or permit to cut pine
timber reserved to the crown on lands
located. sold, granted patented or leased
by the crown, which shall be issued on
or after the 30th day of April, 1898, shall
contain, and be subject to all the condi-
tions that all pine may be cut into logs or
otherwise under the permit of such IL
cense or permit, shall be manufactured
into sawed lumber in Canada
The herald., 1897-12-21
A. THEATER FIRE
Kansas City Suffers a Very Serious
Loss

Loss
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 21.-Fire
broke out at 1:15 o'clock this morning In
the big Auditorium building, at Ninth
and Holmes streets, which contains the
biggest theater in Kansas City and one
of the big hotels. The fire originated in
the servants quarters on the sixth floor.
Though the greatest excitement pre-
vailed among the guests Of the hotel, no
one was hurt in the panic which followed
the alarm of fire At lao the fire was
believed to be under control, but at 1:55
the flames have burst out again and seem
to be making headway against the eff
forts of the firemen.
At 3 o'clock 1t is apparent that the
building will be destroyed. A portion of
the roof and the dome have fallen in
and the outside wall threatens to fall at
any moment. All spectators have been
driven back from the street.
Though there is great excitement
among the guests of the hotel, many of
them have sought shelter in nearby
buildings, it Is quite certain that the fire
has been attended by no loss of life or
serious accidents. Most of the guests
succeeded in saving their personal eff
fects. The Woodward Stock company,
which has been playing at the theater,
saved all their effects.
Paxton & Burgess are the lessees of
the theater.
At $3.50 a. m. it is certain that the de-
struction of the building will be COM
plete.
Alexander Frazer, owner Of the prop
erty, states that the building and the
hotel and theater furnishings represent
an investment of $3.50, 900. He purchased
the property only a few months ago.
His insurance, he says, is about So 1000.
Owing to the high rates demanded he
had refused to reinsure several policies
which recently expired.
The herald., 1897-12-21
The Hop Crop

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2O.--Within
a day or two there will be shipped from
Pleasantop, Alameda county, eighteen
carloads, or 1906 bales of hops. This is
the last shipment of this seasons crop
from the hopyards of that place, which
are the largest in the world. The total
harvest there was 2400 bales, or ATS, 900
pounds, of cured hops. This entire crop
has been sold to single customer, one
of the greatest brewers of London, at
fancy price. This crop has averaged
1900 pounds to the acre. 1t has brought
within a fraction of 20 cents pound.
The gross figure was 100000. The har-
vesting caused the distribution of $2O,-
900 to 1000 pickers, all of them of Amer
lean LINEAGE or citizenship.
The herald., 1897-12-21
Saved the Babies

EUREKA, Cal. Dec. 20.-A fire last
night destroyed the home Of w. p.
Ward in this city. The fire originated
from an open fireplace after the family
had retired and gained such headway be-
fore it was discovered that Ward and his
wife barely escaped with their lives and
their children, each snatching a child
and rushing out of the burning building
in their night clothes, the staircase fall
ing after them. The loss was $4,000; in
surance, $4,000.
The herald., 1897-12-21
HoM's Defense

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2O.-Albert
Hoff accused of the brutal murder Of
Mrs. Mary Clute, continues to assert
that he will be able to prove an alibi.
He says that he is a friend Of George
r. Mclean of the Cincinnati Enquirer,
and that Mclean can vouch for his east
ern record. He also gives references to
q. B. Addie, E. L. Gilmore and Arthur
Pemberton, bankers, of Cincinnati, and
to Carl SchurZ. In answer to q ques-
ton about his knowledge of Schurz he
said: Il am the oldest friend that man
has in America. We were in the German
rebellion together, serving in the same
company, and were banished on account
of our political affiliations. We came to
this country on the same vessel The
police intend to send his photograph to
the chief Of police in Chicago, as they
believe he may have been mixed up in
the Haymarket riots.
The herald., 1897-12-21
It Won't Cost Much

Topeka, Kan, Dec. Ex-Governor
Leedy announces that he will present a
scheme to the Nebraska Irrigation Con-
vention which, if carried out, will cause
the arid plains to blossom as the rose.
A 1700-mile canal from Montana to
Texas is the startling proposition to be
formally made by Governor Leedy to
the coming irrigation congress. The
purpose of the canal would be to divert
the flood waters of the Missouri and
Mississippi valleys, impound them and
let them down when wanted. The
canal would tap the Mississippi river at
Milk river. in Montana, and empty into
Red river in Texas.
The Governor mentions incidentally
that the cost would be only $500, 600, 000
The herald., 1897-12-21
THE CIVIL
SERVICE
CONTINUED from Page One.)

with the civil service regulations ever
since he went into office. When he went
in he chopped off the heads Of nearly all
the clerks and the applications Of these
for reinstatement are still pending. Two
or three of the men resigned Mr.. Per-
rault has now received notice that
Frank c. Whitthorne has been trans
ferred by the interior department from
the surveyor generals office in the state
of Washington to the office here under
the civil rules. Mr.. Perrault has notified
the interior department that he will not
permit Whitthorne to take place in his
office. He does not propose, he says,
to have any employees sent to him under
civil service rules or any other rules.