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enrolled under this banner how many have
neglected to carry out their solemn vows
In this regard, and how many-few IL any
the canvassers hope-are totally careless
respecting the teachings of the Bible and
other precepts of the Savior. How many
children are in the habit of attending Sun
day school. how many are hot and other
facts are being obtained by these tireless
workers. 1t is no common curiosity which
prompts these people to this but a common
oond OF sympathy for he whole human
race and the desire TO extend 10 those who
nave never experienced IL the benefit of
the Gospel.
The main object is TO discover how MANY
persons are staying away from the church.
es. how large q number of children are alb
senttng themselves from the Sunday
schools. and when this is learned to fncite
them to better things in the future This
will be done by means OF the churches for
which they express a preference, or the
committees nearest them, the members OF
which are expected tc push the gHCd work
The Final Instructions.
This -house-to-house canvass, of which
mention has been made a number of times
In The Star began this morning at o
o'clock. The members of the canvassing
parties met at ,he headquarters of their
respective districts, numbering ia, where
last Instructions were given. After a pray
cr for the present ana lasting success of
the Undertaking, with beaming faces and
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NOTHING DONE FOR SILVER
Question Was Discussed at Meeting of Eng
lands Cabinet.
Belief That Government will Not TAX :
Part In International MOne-
tary Conference.

LONDON, October 16.-The British cab
met this morning held its first autumn
me citing at the foreign office. The premier
Lord Salisbury, presided, and all the min
listers, with the exception of Lord James
the chancellor of the Duchy Of Lancaster
Viscount Cross, lord privy seal, and Mr.
Walter Long, the president of the board OF
agriculture, were in attendance.
The meeting lasted two hours. 1t is
understood that the question Of reopenine
the Indian mints for the coinage of silve!
was not decided. but 1t is added, the mat
ter was discussed and will shortly form
tie subject of further communications be-
tween the chancellor Of the excheduer. Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach, and the United
States monetary commission.
In spite Of the statement that the QueS-
ton of the reopening OF the Indian mints
for the coinage of silver will form the
subject of further communications between
the chancellor of the eXchequer and the
United States monetary commission, 1t Is
believed that the British government has
reached the decision not to enter Into an
international monetary conference. Fur
ther meetings with the American ccmmis-
sioaers will be held simply because previ-
ously arranged as oahled last week.
In regard to India, ii may be regarded as
certain that the mints will not De reopened
at present, until the Indian authorities
are fully prepared, and, though the de-
cision rests with Downing street. 1t is GER
tain that the views of Simla will prevail
and it is known that the Indian authorities
oppose the step.
In addition to discussing the silver ques-
ton. 1t is understood that the cabinet min
listers were in deiiberation upon the Anglo
French situation in West Africa, aid in
reviewing the Cretan arrangements.
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strong hearts, the canvassers started out,
two by two as far as was practicable
on their mission.
1t was an anxious time for the three
gentlemen to whose efforts mainly the
putting into practical operation of the
scheme is due-Jerome F. Johnson, Sec
retary of the District Sunday School Asso-
citation Pierson H. Bristow. president Of
the association, and James l.. Ewin. a
prominent Sunday school worker. They
were smiling and confident today and ex-
pect great results from the canvass
The general headquarters OF the union is
at the residence of Mr. Johnson, sos II
street northwest, where he was seen by a
Star reporter about noon today. He was
extremely busy, but found time to talk
about the progress of the work. From all
reports, he SAID everything was progressing
in fine shape. and the reports which were
being brought in by the messengers were
most favorable.
The main thing to be feared in the
canvass was that some of the persons who
had rendered their services would not be
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Prospects of Bfme taIIism.
THE ARMY.
Lfeutennnts Ordered to vNillets Point
Other Matters.

Lieutennnts Ordered to willets Point
Other Matters.
The following named lieutenants have
been ordered to Willets Point, N Y, for
instruction in torpedo service:
William H. Wilhelm, 14th Infantry; Will
lam o. Johnson, 1th Infantry; Harry J.
Hirsch. 18th Infantry: Robert L. Hamilton,
fantry; Arthur NJ. Edwards. Sd Infantry;
Fred. G. Stritzinger, jr., 23d Infantry;
Joseph S. Heron, LIST Cavalry; Walter s.
MoBroom, 18th Infantry; Oscar ]. Charles,
10th Infantry.
The chief clerk of the engineers Office
at Montgomery, Ala. mas telegraphed Gen.
eral Wilson. chief of engineers, asking
permission to move his office on account
OF the alleged approach of yellow fever
The matter has been referred to Captain
Mahan. In charge of the district. who hap
pens to be in New York at present. 1t IS
moved to Chattanooga.
General Kidd secretary of the deep
" waterway commission, is in the city to
confer with General Wilson chief of en-
gin GERS, in regard 10 the duties of his Of
flee.
Lieutenant E. p. Lawton, 10Th Infantry
mas been assigned to duty at the Middle
Georgia Agricultural College.
Colonel ]. G. c. Lee, quartermaster's de-
partment, is at the Army and Navy Club
on leave of absence.
Post Chaplain o. j. Nave of the army ia
on visit to this city.
General Ruggles, formerly adjutant gen.
eral. was in the city today, on his way to
Philadelphia.
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PLUM FOR JUDGE NASH.
RumOr That He Will Get a Place in
Department of Justice.


Special Dispatch The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, October 16-It is re-
ported on good authority here that Judge
George X. Nash of this city is likely to re-
ceive high appointment in the Depart
ment of Justice as the result of the rcsig-
nation of Justice Field.
Judge Nash is now chairman Of the re-
publican state executive committee a posi-
ton he accepted with great reluctance and
after long and persistent urging by leading
members of the national administration
He had once definitely refused to take the
work when John K. Richards United
States solicitor general, came from Wash
ington bearing a special message from the
President in regard to the matter.
The national administration felt special
interest in the Ohio election, and the ir:-
huenca of Judge NaShS connection with
..Ie campaign was desired 1t was rumored
a. the time that Judge Nash had oeen
promised high appointment in considera-
ton OF his undertaking the work of the
Campaign. 1t develops from the publicat ton
of Justice Fields letter that President Nc
kinney Knew at that time that there would
be a vacancy on the Supreme bench before
the end of the year.
Judge Nash has been attorney general OF
Ohio and judge of supreme court of Ohio.
He WAS candidate for nomination by re-
publicaEs for governor two years ago, and
was defeated by Bushnell.
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SILVER PRACTICALLY DROPPED.

Col. w. H. Hahn Talks About the
Ohio Campaign. =.
Col. William H. Hahn of Mansfield, Ohio,
who has been travelling extensively
through that state upon political missions,
las been in Washington for a few days and
has returned to take part in the campaign
Before his departure Col. Hahn talked in
terestingly upon the political situation in
Ohio.
i see no reason" said he, why the re-
publican ticket should not win In this falls
election Affairs in the state are in good
shape for the republicans and all the lead
ers are working together. The silly can
ards about alleged dissensionstin the ranks
OF the republicans have been proven utterly
false. The fact that the promises of the
republicans made last fall have been and
are being fulfilled, and that the promises Of
the democrats have nearly all been broken
has worked wonderfully in tending to dis
pei the illusion cast over many by the free
silver orators of last year.
The silveriteS threatened the farmers of
ONO that II they elected Mckinley to tine
PRESIDENCY they would pay for it by selling
their wheat for twenty five cents a bushcl
Instead OF that, as everybody knows the
farmers of the state have obtained higher
prices, not only for wheat, but for all other
farm products.
Every farmer with whom 1 have talked
congratulated himself upon the good times
and said he has taken in more money than
he had hoped to realize. This prosperous
cordition greatly weakens the ranks of the
free s:lverites.
In fact, it has made such change that
the democratic managers have practically
dropped the silver argument, although it
was the prime issue of the platform as
adopted by the democratic convention.
With the democrats the campaign is de-
generating into a personal --one. There
seems to be nothing left for them except to
engage in personalities and abuse of re-
publican candidates, and this they are do
ing"
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CAPT. LOWERING TO he TRIED.
The Punishment of Private Hammo,
to BE Investigated.


The Punishment of Private Hammond
to Be Investigated.
General Miles, after consultation with the
Secretary Of War this morning, issued in
structions to General Brooke command
ing the department Of Missouri, to appoint
a court-martial for the triah OF Captain
L. A. Lowering Of the 4th Infantry on the
general charge of having used suncalied-
for severity upon Private Hammend of the
4th Infantry to compel compliance with an
order for the soldier to nppears at regi-
mental headquarters. It IL charged that
the officer prodded the soldier with his
sword and kicked him while the latter.
with his legs. tied. was being dragged by
four soldiers acting under Captain Lover
ing's orders 1t Is understood that orders
were also given for the ccurt-martial of
the soldier on the charge OF insurbordina-
tion in having positively refused to obey
proper order from his superior officer
On behalf of Captain Lowering it is stated
in explanation of the binding Of the SOL
dier that he refused positively to walk
and could be carried in no other way
The case. is exciting great attention in
and out of military circles and the result
will be awaited with interest.
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Mr.. GoRMANS INTENTION
Wants to Make the Baltimore Sun Re-
sponsible.
Playing n Game of National, Not State,
POlitlcs-His Offer to
Retire.

The Interpretation put upon Senator Cor
mans letter to the Baltimore Sun, offering
to retire as candidate for Reelection to
the Senate II the Sun will return to the
support of the democratic party, is that
the Maryland senator wants to place him.
self In position to say, when defeat comes
upon the democrats of Maryland, that the
Sun, and not he. is responsible for it.
Mr.. German is playing national, not state,
politics. Though he has never been known
as silver man he has won the confidence
of the most advanced free silver men and
friends of Mr.. Bryan. So friendly have
many of the Bryan people become toward
Mr. German that .out Of consideration Of
his situation in Maryland they have re-
strained Their natural impulse to rush to
the support of George in New York and TO
denounce Tammany for failing to indorse
the Chicago platform. Recognizing the
paradox of denouncing Tammany and sup
porting German, they have been silent as
to New York.
This indicates the relations that exist
between Mr.. German and the national
leaders in the democratic party.
Three Democratic Desires.
There are three things which the demo-
Gratis regard as Of paramount Importance
in this falls campaign They are the
redemption" of Maryland. the "redemp-
ton" of Kentucky and victory in Ne
brsska. The recapture OF Maryland is
more to MIR. German than the senator
ship. He could afford to give up the SEN
atorship, and it is said that he would
be willing to If by SO doing he could in
sure democratic success in the state.
OF course, he we'll knew in writing the
letter to Mr. Abel of the Sun that there
was no danger of his challenge being ac-
cepted.
Situation in Maryland.
But the situation in Maryland is under
stood to have changed materially within
the past two or three weeks. At the
opening of the campaign the republicans
were divided into factions, and Senator
Wellington's essay in the role of boss was
exciting discomfort and even disgust
Now Mr.. Wellington has withdrawn
from the forefront of the fight, the fac
tions nave settled their differences and all
the republicans are now pulling together
assisted by the anti-Gorman element of
Independents and former democrats ard
the prospect of republican success seems
brighter than at any other time This sit
latlon existing, Mr.. GormaIrs action needs
no other explanation, in the opinion Of
those who are not his devoted friends.
1t mas been thought for some zine that
he might actually withdraw from the con-
test, declaring that the eastern shore law
having been violated by the election Of
Mr.. Wellington, VIXEN the state law gave
one OF the senators to that section it was
que that the eastern shore people should
be given an opportunity ts. elect his (Ger-
mans) SUCCESSOR. Mr.. GcFman was averse
10 retiring under fire however Sand thfs
proposition to Mr.. Abel serves the same
purpose, and will probably take the place
OF MS actual retirement = -
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WILLIAM r. SANDS.
The New Secretary Of the America
Legation I'm COren.

Fhe New Secretary Of the American
Legation I'm COrea.
William F. Sands. who has been appoint
ed secretary Of the United States legation
at Seoul, Corea, was born in Washington,
DC, but was educated in Europe. He is a
son of Capt. J. H. Sands of the navy, a
grandson Of Admiral Sands, a nephew of
Admiral Franklin and also of MIR. F. p. b.
Sands of this city. and grandnephew Of
Gen. Meade. President Cleveland appoint
ed him second secretary of the United
States legation at Toxic. Japan. and he
served until the appointment OF Minister
Buck by President Mckinley, when a re-
publican was appointed to his pace. Al
though originally appointed by democratic
administration 1t Is said he has no politics.
President Cleveland thought we'll of the
family and appointed Mr.. +. r. b. Sands
a Commissioner of the District. but the
nomination was rejected by the Senate.
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PRESENTATION TO THE NEWPORT
VIII hc Given silver Service by
Citizens of Rhode Island.

The sunboat Newport which is going to
take the Nicaragua canal commission to
Nicaragua. left Boston yesterday for New
port. where she will be presented by the
citizens of that place with a silver sery-
Ice She win probably go to New York
20 await the convenience of the canal COM
nli-sion.
The frigate Lancaster arrived at St.
1Gc:a yesterday on her way from Brazil
10 New York The cruiser Brooklyn has
arrived at Boston The cruiser Cincinnati
arrived al Pernar1buco yesterday. The
torpedo boat Porter left Annapolis yester-
day for Hampton Roads.
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Two Thousand Agents of Sunday
School Association Employed.
TIE HOUSE TO HOUSE CANVASS
Reports So far Received Encourage
the Promoters.
OBJ ECTS OF THE WORK

More than two thousand persons. under
the auspices and direction of the District
Sunday School Association. are To-Day ct
work all through the District in the cause
Of religion and humanity. They have
unselfshly devoted their time. many OF
them making personal sacrifices 10 do 90.
TO the object OF discovering how many
of the residents of Washington and its
suburbs are attached to the standard of
Christianity. how many are willing to be
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SUSPECTED OF F1LIDusTER1NG.
Schooner Donna #. Briggs Sails fO
Norfolk for Shells.

Norfolk for Shells.
LEWES, Del. October 16-The schooner
Donna T. Briggs, which arrived here sew
eral days ago with a cargo of coal from
Norfolk for the Delaware Distilling Com
pany, sailed seaward this morning, and it
Was said that her destination is Norfolk,
and that she would there take on a cargo
of shells.
The vessel is under suspicion of having
carried a cargo OF ammunition to the Gu
ban insurgent army in conjunction with
the tug Somers S. Smith from Punta Gorda,
Fla The schooner was boarded here on
Thursday by United States Deputy Mar
shal Sharp, but the result OF his investisa-
tion aud his interview with the CAPTAIN
has not been disclosed. Nothing contra
band, however, was found on board the
vessel here.
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FUNDS FOR GEORGES CAMPAIGN.
Subscription Petitions Being Circu-
lated in Kansas Towns.

lated in Kansas Towns.
TOPEKA, Kan, October 16.-The Henry
George campaign fund has been swe,led by
contributions from Kansas populis,s. A
dozen towns are raising funds to forward
to New York. The little town of Hartford
has sent SO, and will forward more. All
petitions bear this heading: I'VE believe
that Henry George stands for principle,
for freedom, for equal rights to all men,
Eot only for the citizens of Greater New
York, or the state Of New York, or the
United States, but for the world. Our con-
tributions are small. from the fact that
during our struggle fer existence we have
been compelled to give one-th!rd of our
total productions to the landlord or spec
ulator holding land idle; one-third to rail-
roads. telegraph lords, coal lords, oil lords
and mineral lords, and a large part of
what was left has been taken for taxes
and tribute to trusts ard syndicates.'
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PRINCESS KAlULAxI ARRIVES.

Reaches New York ON Steamer Paris
Other Celebrities Aboard.
NEW YORK. October l6.-Among thu
passengers on board the steamer Paris.
from Southampton, which arrived today,
was n. II. DeYoung of San Francisco.
Miss Cleghorn, formerly Princess Kasuianf
of Hawaii; A. D. Dickinson. United States
consul at Nottingham. England; Anthony
Hope Hawkins, the English novelist; Cant.
j. H. H. Peshine. u. s.. A.. late military At
stache to the embassy at Madrid; Lottte
Collins, the dancer. and Signor Perugini,
tho digger.
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NEWS OF THE NAVY.
Latest Orders-COmmO OdOre kautx e
Relieve Commodore Wallace.

Relieve Commodore Wallace.
Lieut.. F.. w. Kellogg has been ordered
from the Marion to the Baltimore; Lieut.
r. E. Coontz from the Baltimore to the
coast survey; Lieut.. w. W. Gilmore from
the Patterson and granted leave; Civil En-
Sineer F. C. Pringle from the New York
navy yard and granted sick leave; Ensign
W. 6. Crosley to the Naval Academy. The
appointment of Pay Clerk H. s. woodruff
has been revoked. Commodore A. Kausx
has been detached from duty as president
of The naval retiring board and ordered to
command the naval station at Newport
n. l., relieving Commodore r. r. Wallace,
who will retire on the 7th proximo.
Surgeon W. F. Arnold of the Richmond is
at the Shoreham.
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FOR SUPERVISING ARCHITECT.
Secretary Gage Has Three Names h,
fore Him for Selection.

Secretary Gage has before him three
pames from which to select a supervising
architect of the treasury. These are How
ard Constable and George Martin Huss of
New York and James K. Taylor of Min
nesota. The names were certified to the
Secretary by the civil service commission,
as a result of the recent examination for
supervising architect. Thirty-six persons
took part in the examination. the three
named standing highest.
There will be no haste about the selection
of one of the three men. The Secretary
will consider the matter fully before de-
Gliding. A favorable impression Is said to
exist as to Mr.. Taylor. He Is chief
draughtsman In the Office Of the supervise
ing architect, and has been In service a
number OF years. He is said to nave ad-
vantages over any Of the other men, al
though Mr.. Constable Is understood to
rank the highest in point Of percentage.
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able to do the work From the reports re-
ceived. however. IL was seen that a larger
number were engaged than was originally
expected The canvassers were full OF en-
thusiasm. the reports stated, md were full
filling every requirement.
AS an instance OF the energy and enthv-
siasm with which .he work was being
done, Mt. Johnson stated that In one
church. having membership OF l07, thirty
two Of the members had volunteered 10
take part In the canvass. about 70 per cent
OF the whole number
From the reports received by Mr. john
con at the general headquarters, IT waa
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Survivors of the First Massachusetts, Heay,
Artillery Call.
Many Senators See the Presislent-A
Busy Day for the Chief
Executive.

President Mckinley had another busy
day. He began early in the morning to re.
ceive visiting organizations, among then,
being thirty surviving members of the 1st
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. They were
received in the east room. the President ex-
tending them tie cordial welcome OF a
comradc.
A number Of senators were among the
Presidents visitors. Senator Clark Of wyo-
ming was caller. introducing ex Governor
Jackson of Iowa, Judge knight and Colonel
Eoote
Senator Fairbanks discussed Indiana ap-
rointments with the President AMI referred
to the political Situation in Ohio. The SEN
ator has been making speeches IN Ohio and
does not think there Is any question of re-
publican success. The meetings, he says
have been enthusiastic. none more so than
those at Canton, the Presidents hcne Sen
ator Fairbanks will make further speeches
iE Ohio.
Senator Eikins and Representative Dorr
Of West Virginia talked to the President
OF places in their state but the senator
also took occasion to talk to the chief
executive about the sealing and bonding
privilege now enjoyed by the Canadian
Pacific and other Canadian roads. The
senator claims that ruling OF the Treas
Cry Department upon these consular seals
the large business done by Canadian roads
Tor American shippers and divert the busi-
ness to American roads. Senator Elkins
called the attention of the President to a
paper prepared by President Harrison in
which ii was asserted that the rights
claimed under the treaty of Washington
d'c not apply In the present conditions.
Senator Elk:ns has talked to other men,
bers OF the administration on this subject
and hopes to have some action taken by
treasury ic ed
that an order directing collectors of Gus
toms not to admit goods under consular
seal might be effective. Such action would
OF course, be fought in the courts but in
this way final settlement of the Ques-
tion could be brought about.
Ex-Minister John A. Kasson recently ap-
pointed commissioner to negotiate rcci-
procity treaties, was with the President 4
short time.
Secretaries Long and Alger Confer.
Secretaries Long and Alger had confer
ences on matters in their departments
Gen. Alger conferred on the case OF Capt
Lowering, at Fort Sheridan
Senator Cullom of Illinois, accompaLied
by several constituents who want office
saw the President.
Prospects of Bime talIfsm
Speaking of his trip across the water
Senator Cullom said that while over there
he had talked with ex-Vice President Stew
enson about the efforts of the commission
Of which the latter is a member to secure
international bimetallism. The senator said
the outlook then was cheerful, but the sail-
ure of the Bank of England to carry into
execution its proposition of a one-fifth
silver reserve had made a material change
The senator said the outlook now was not
at all fattering to an international agree
ment of any kind.