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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

regiments Of cavalry are now posted on
the Greek frontiers of Macedonia and
Epirus
Canea, Crete, March 6.-The Greek
fleet left here this morning for an un-
known destination.
ATHENS, March "a dispatch from
Canea filed at a late hour tonight
states that mixed detachment Of
troops was landed at Selino from the
Warships Of the powers this morning. I
They set out forthwith for Candamo,
dlstance Of seven miles. In regard to
this force the Greek vice consul in
formed the admirals that the Greek
government declined all responsibility.
enthusiasm is unabated in Athens.
the populace continuing to favor a pol
Icy of boldness in dealing with the
situation. Hurried preparations for
eVentuaitieS are continued Today in
structions were issued that the stu
dents Of the Greek military colleges ba
Immediately drafted into the army 40
officers. The retired officers, who aro
members Of the executive chamber.
have requested the government to REIN
state them in the army.
Prime Minister Delyannis has issued
circular to the municipal authorities
throughout the kingdom to hasten the
collection of taxes in view of the crit
ical state Of affairs. The crown prince
goes to Thessaly on Monday.
1t is rumored that the wreck on the
coast Of Epirus, which was at first
thought to be a transport, turns out to
be a Turkish gunboat carving three
Krupp guns and supposed to be the
Euphrates.
1t is learned that the Turks have
| fired On a Greek fishing vessel on the
coast of Epirus, killing two sailors The
government has ordered a gunboat to
proceed there imediately.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

ATHENS, March 6.-The ultimatum
of the six powers to Greece insisting
upon the withdrawal of the Greek
troops and fleet from Crete, which was
presented on Monday last, expires at
4 p, m, on Monday next, March s. At
that hour. If Greece is still obdurate.
the ministers of the six powers will
leave this city. They are already pre-
pairing their embassies for departure.
No hostilities or coercive measures are
possible until Wednesday as the for
eign admirals must first be advised OF
the departure of the ministers. The
admirals are now engaged in drawing
up general scheme of blockade.
Evening star., 1897-03-27
AMERlCAN REPUBLICS
Examining Applicants for the Directorship
of the Bureau.
Four Candidates Notified to Appear
Belief in the Appointment
of Mr. Smith.

The committee selected to examine appii-
bureau of American republics. vacated by
the enforced resignation of Clinton Fur
bish met at the State Department today
and proceeded at once with th.. work in
hand. The committee was composed of
Senor Romero, the Mexican minister: Sen
hor Mendonca the Brazilian minister: Senior
Garcia -Meru. the Argentine minister: As
sistant Secretary Rockhlll and Mr.. Cridler,
chief of the diplomatic bureau. The appli-
Cants who were examined this morning
were Joseph Smith of Ohio and Fred k
Hildcr of the District ot Columbia. Two
other applicants-J E. Webster and ]. w.
Hoyt. both of the District--we-e notified to
appear for examination this afternoon. The
examination is neither severe nor strictly
technical and is intended merely TO aem-
onstrate the general intelligence and quail
hcations of the candidates. IN case three
candidates pass the examination the COM
mittee will certify their Eames to the Sec
retary of State. who will then select the
ore for appointment.
The same course will be followed if but
one or two of the applicants are approved
by the committee. 1t is generally believed
that the Presidents friend, Mr.. Smith, will
receive the appointment, as it is morally
is possible that his may be the only name
certified to Secretary Sherman for appoint
ment. 1t is possible. but not probable that
he may fail to pass the examination. The
matter will undoubtedly De settled next
week
Evening star., 1897-03-27
Personal Mention.

tie'afF Bliss went to New York late
yesterday afternoon. to remain until Mon
DAY chester Alan Arthur, son of the late
president Arthur, accompanied him.
Commander c. F. Goodrich of the Naval
War College is In the city
Col. H. C. Merriam, commanding the 7th
Infantry, at Fort Logan, Col, is in the
city on leave of absence
Major G. +. Pond of the quartermasters s
department is at the Milton
Capt j. NJ Dexter of the medical de-
partment is in the city on leave of absence
Major VIM. NJ. Wallace, I'd Cavalry, has
been granted one months leave of absence
Lieut. Thomas W. Winston, 5th Artil-
lery, has been granted leave for four
months.
Mr.. Frank S. Findlay of Abingdon, Va,
is spending few days with his nephew.
Mr.. Findlay Harris, at his home 171O 10Th
street.
DR.. George Fl. Heitmuller has returned
to Washington after two years absence
in Berlin London and Paris.
Mr.. r. l.. Franklin has gone south for a
short season of rest and recreation.
Evening star., 1897-03-27
Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the Interior
since March 4:
Office of the Secretary-Appointm
Forrest Raynor of Brooklyn N Y. private
secretary, $1,000. Reinstatement-John f.
Piggott Of District OF Columbia. fireman,
s120
General land ofice-Transfer-L @
{. Lamar of Mississippi recorde. 10 clerk
I,St0 Resignation-Don p Lamoreux of
Wisconsin. $1,000.
Patent office-Appointment - Walter A.
Holden OF Connect ticut. fourth assistant
examiner, si,2oo. Resignations-George "
Goddard of Connecticut, second assistant
examiner, 1860; Scudday J. Richardson of
w WIsconsln. assistant messenger $40 Pro-
notions-Floyd y. Barber of Ohio third to
second assistant examiner: Thomas F.
Mitchell! of Massachusetts, fourth tC third
assistant examiner, s1.20o to 81 I0o
Pension office-Appointments by transfer
-Curtls Clark of Indiana, clerk 81 ooD
from interstate commerce commission: Jere
Williams of Ohio. oopyist, $500 from
Waterman. $40. in office of the Secretary
Promotions-John Hancock of Florida sup
erintendent of building. 81 ,4oo to chief of
stationery division, s2,GD vice Albert II
Parr of Pennsylvania, resigned; Paul r.
Van Water of New York. clerk 81 ,aso to
sl,S0; John b. Ward of New Jersey. 81. 100
to SlGU; Emore p Holstead Of Massa-
chUsetts, clerk, $1,000, to superintendent of
building, I,4tD; Samuel B. Roane of New
York, $1,000 to leo; Francis w. Edwards
OF Massachusetts and Miss Lilly NJ. Prince
of District of Columbia, 500 to 81 900:
James Mullery of New Jersey, classified
laborer, $3.50. to watchman, s120.
Office of Indian affairs-Appointmen by
transfer-James r. Cow of Ohio. copyis,
$500. from patent office, and promotion from
copyist of 500. Resignation-Wm ID.
Leonard OF Colorado, copyist, $500.
Evening star., 1897-03-27
NO DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
What Mr. Heath Says of the POstmas-
ter Generals Policy.

When the attention of First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath was today cali
cd to the statement that there was some
misunderstanding as to the tenure of office
of postmasters and the rule 20 give them
four years term. he said:
That is the ruling of the Postmaster
General, and, of course, that is the rule
of the department throughout All rules
and policies of the Post Office Department
are fixed by the Postmaster General My
policies are those of Postmaster General
Gary
There has been feeling of opposition on
the part of many republican members of
congress TO allowing postmasters appoint
&c during the last month of the admins
tratlon Of Mr.. Cleveland TO fill vacancies
caused by designations from holding office
Tor 1our-year term. 1t has been claimed
that many democrats whose term of office
would have expired during the frs, six
months OF the republican administration
resigned with the understanding that some
democratic relative or friend might have
'heir places Many protests have been
Hdde 10 the department by republican SEN
ators and representatives against the poI
icy OF allowing such appointees to fill out a
luil fcur years term, but Postmaster Cen
eral Gary has thus far declined to re-
verse the decision he made tea days ago
Evening star., 1897-03-27
Will Vote for the Tariff,

1t is generally understood that the four
democratic members of the House who will
vote next Wednesday for the tariff bill are
Messrs Meyer, Davey, Broussard of Lou
isiana and Slayden of the San Antonio dis
trict, Texas. The other three members of
the Louisiana delegation, Messrs Robert
son, Ogden and Baird, will vote againsr the
bill. A member of the delegation said to-
day that there was signific ance in the
even division of the Louisiana members
No caucus had been held and there was no
question of policy involved.
The three who will vote for the bill rep
resent the districts interested largely in
sugar and rice. Messrs Meyer and Davey
represent these localities in and about New
Orleans, where the sugar exchan.yers and
commercial organizations are said to re-
fleet the sentiment of the sugar producers
of the state. Mr. Broussard's district in
cludes the rich Teche region. with heavy
sugar and rice products. also extensive salt.
lumber and sulphur industries.
Evening star., 1897-03-27

If he visits the President these visits are
made at hours when there are no other
callers and when newspaper men are not
around to observe his actions
Senator Cullom was among the presi-
Dental callers today. The impression is
that the nomination Of a public printer is
not far off The impression also exists
that the race is between F. w. Palmer and
Col l.. B. Pease II is known that the
latter Is highly considered by the Presi-
dent Senators Aldrieh and Wetmore saw
the President this afternoon in behalf of
Colonel Pease, who is still in the city, hav-
ing received advices that the man for this
place had not been decided upon. Several
senators are understood to have filed writ
ten protests recently against the appoint
ment of Mr.. Palmer.
Senator Nelson presented some Minnesota
friends, among the rumber being Capt.
Ernst Timme, recently appointed a po-
stands good chance of being commissioner
of immigration.
New Candidate for Public Printer.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon Representative
McCleary called upon the President to urge
the appointment of L. P. Hunt of Mankato
public printer. The Minnesota delega-
ton has recommended the nomination of
State Senator E. H. Ozbourn as consul gen.
eral to the Greater Republic of Central
America.
Pat McCaull of the eighth Virginia dis
H. -
and W. Lee Brand, chairman of the re-
publican congressional committee of the
sixth district, had a chat with the Presi-
dent.
Nominations Expected Monday.
There We're a number of nominations
ready to go to the Senate today, if that
body had been in session. They will so in
on Monday. One of them is of Importance
Representative Sperry of Connecticut in
troduced some New England friends to the
President.
Senator Elkins saw the President, ac-
compai.ied by ex-Delegate Catron and Del
egate Ferguson of New Mexico.
Senator Jones of Nevada was caller at
the White House, introducing a friend and
paying his respects.
Representative Pierson of North Caro-
lima saw the President in regard to North
Carolina friends
Senators Gray, Foraker and Hawley were
among other callers during the day
The President will attend the banquet of
the Gridiron Club for short time tonight
Allan Arthur, son of President Arthur,
was at the White House today He was
cordially greeted by the older attaches of
the mansion He was warmly received by
President Mckinley.
To Succeed Mr.. FOrmnn.
Senator Elkins and the West Virginia
politicians say positively that n B. Scott;
for many years national committeeman of
West Virginia, will succeed w $. Forman
as internal revenue commissioner. The
change, however, will not De made lInt!.
some time in May. This Is lone to allow
Mr.. Forman to serve a short time longer,
and to give Mr.. Scott time TO arrange mis-
business affairs to come here.
Minister to Turkey.
Prominent visitors late this afternoon
State John w. Foster. The latte. is said
to have been offered the position of min
lister to Turkey, because of lis wide diIlc-
matte experience.
Evening star., 1897-03-27
Must Respect Gray Hairs.

Mr.. Peo,se. the Rhode Island candidate
for public printer; is White-haired and
very dignifled down-eas. gentleman. His
appearance suggests the impossibility Of
intense excitement or Iudeness of any sort
This morning he apalogized to some gen.
tlenen wEo had called on him for not
rising from his chair to greet them. say
ing that he had been run down by bicy-
Gle last night and was extremely stiff and
sore. His visitors expressed great SYM
pathy for him and commented upon the
frequent carelessness OF bicycle riders on
the streets. Mr. Pease replied that prob
ably that was true, but he was not par
ticularly an object of sympathy since he
had fully resented the carelessness of the
bicycle rider. He then told his visitors
that he had adsproceeded to pimrnel the man
until he had gtyen him q thoroughly good
trouncing and: hntn be had eried enough.
He said that he taught one IMAM to have
respect for gray hairA II seems that the
careless rider was post thoroughly and
completely chastised by this dignifed
down-easter.
Evening star., 1897-03-27
THEY WANT OFFICE.
Applications Filed for Various Gov
eFnmcnt Places,

Among the applca tons fer office bulle tin
ed at the Treasury Department today was
that of H. r. Concklin of Newport H. l..
to De auditor for the War Department.
Mr.. Concklin is we'll known here as chief
clerk in the Office of the army engineer
in charge of the Potomac river improve
me nts which office he has held for many
years. He has very strong backing for
the authorship.
The other applications announced are as
follows:
j. D. Aston of Carrier Mills. Ill, to be
auditor for the Navy Department; 6. w.
Perkins of Gardiner, Me, to be deputy au-
ditor for the Treasury Department.; f. A
Clifford of Evanston; ILL.,. to he deputy
auditor for the Post Office Department: IL.
F. Davis of San Leando, Cal. to be assayer
in the San Francisco mint; j. B. Gamble
Of Princeton, Ind, to be collector of Gus
ms at Sitka, Alaska; S. F. Pearson of
Portland, Greg. to be appraiser al that
port; w. H. Huber of New York city, to
be collector of internal revenue in New
York city.
An earnest effort is being made to secure
for Mr.. Watson w. Eldrdge, the present
chief of the issue division in the controller
of currency's office the appointment of
director of the bureau of engraving and
printing. Mr.. Eldridge halls from Michi-
gan, and has the support of the whole
Michigan congressional delegation. besides
the Endorsement of ex-Controller Lacey
Department Commander Hopkins of the G.
A. r., Presiding Elder L. b. Wilson of
the M. f. Church, and many business men
of Washington. He was chairman of the
commission which, in 1891, investigated the
methods followed in making government
securities at the bureau of engraving and
printing. The recommendations then made
by that commission were adopted and are
ICw in operation.
Ex-senator Bruce speaking to Star re-
~<r%1r 10. 4 ~ L-l
President Mckinley in relation to his ap-
pointment as recorder of deeds. or to any
other office, and that the President had
told him that owing to rule he had adopt
ed regarding ex-office holders he could not
reappoint him.
Mr.. Bruce said he had seen Mr.. McKin-
ley but once since March 4. and then called
merely to pay his respects to the Presi-
dent.
Evening star., 1897-03-27
What Wyoming Wants.

Senator Warren of Wyoming was in con-
ference with the republican members of the
senate committee on finance today on
schedules affecting western interests. He
made some suggestions concerning the wool
schedule especially concerning third-class
Wools, looking more, however. to change
in adjustment thai, a change of rates. The
senator also urged upon the committee the
propriety of return to the policy of put
ting duty on hides, which have been on
the free list for several years past. both in
the present law and In the Mckinley law
He also suggested changes in the rates on
soda, asbestos and plumbago, all of which
are products of Wycmihg.
The committee promised to take the sug-
gestions into consideration along with 9TH
ers to be made by other senators, it being
understood that all senators ere to have
an opportunity to be heard
Evening star., 1897-03-27
The DISTRICT OFFICES
The President Asks for Briefs of the
Papers.
No appointment Expected for Ten
Days Gossip About
Candidates..

Inc President today requested that briefs
OF the papers relating to the District com
misslonership contest be made for his use
he mas not stated when he will take no
the briefs
ustrlct people continue TO visit The
White House. Col. NJ. NJ. Parker and Gen.
H. v. bovnton were prominent visitors
touay- Ihey presented papers in favor of
lhe appointment of George H. Walker as
soiicitor OF internal revenue. Mr. Walker
was with Col. Parker and Gen Boynton.
a committee, representing the Citizens
League of South Washington. compos.d
OF j. T. Newman. Joseph Liverpool. Rev.
+. j. Mcintosh. r. II. Gunnell and DR.
PM Brooks. presented TO the President
resolutions adopted a short time ago bv
the league. indorsing John w. Ross and
Chapin Brown for Commissioners and /
c. Dancy of North Carolina for recorder
of deeds.
A delegation of prominent colored politi-
cianS called during the day, headed by Ma
tional Committeeman Hill of Mississippi
rms delegation was on outside matters
but took occasion to say a good word for
Colonel Perry Carson, who is understood
to be an applicant for q District position
with good pay attached
General r. w. Whitaker was a caller at
the White House
Gossip About Candidates.
The opinion grows stronger that the
President will not attempt 10 fill any of
the District Offices for the better aart of
fortnight yet. So many applicants have
been heard from already that Mr.. Mckinley
will find it no easy task to go through all
the papers that are now on nle The
friends of the several candidates for office
nave put in such strong claims in their
behalf that they are fairly in each others
way. and the situation is complicated to
just that extent
well-known gentleman who stands nign
IN the estimation Of the President. ex-
pressed the opinion TO-DAY that Mr.. Nc
kinley would not even take up the matter
of District offices for ten days at least
SO many otner matters cf Importance are
aT alting his attention that he mas let the
local situation alone for the time. being
OF the impression that no puplic interests
will suffer as a result of this delay.
The friends of the different candidates
assert that there has been no change in
the condition of affairs. and each prOfe ssrs
to be certain of success. While the Presi-
dent has not Yet had the opportunity to
examine the documents on file. ii is equally
certain tnat he has given ear TO a number
of people who felt that they Were in a
position to tell him just what he ought TO
DO.
A good many people profess TO believe thai
the delay in making the local nominations
has opened the field to outsiders or dark
horses. who would not have hal much
show had the matter been taken up a week
or two ago.
Evening star., 1897-03-27
Fighting for a Veto.

The st. Louis bookmakers and gamblers
are making a bitter fight to have the
breeders bill, as it is called, vetoed by
Gov. Stephens. The bill provides that no
track shall have races for more than ninety
days during the year. 1t prohibits night
racing, and so defines legitimate tracks as
to bar out the .'merry- entirely
The only track In the state at present
that conforms to TIE regulation Is the fair
grounds track, so that the bill practically
limits betting to ninety days at the fair
grounds. President L. NJ. Rumsey of the
Fair Association when seen in regard To
the breeders BILL now in the hands of the
governor, said: 'tf the governor signs the
bill 1t will wipe out all the miscellaneous
gambling houses about the city. If the
governor does not sign It, It will simply
wipe out the fair grounds
Evening star., 1897-03-27
TRIAL OF THE WILMINGTON.
Gather Conditions Were All Favor.
nhlc This MORNING.

NEW LONDON. Conn. March 21-Tbe
nlonoiOnous repetition Of too rough water
a.L-C Unfavor able weather. necessitating a.
pOstponement Of the speed trial of the new
gunboat Wilmington, which has been the
story since Monday. was pleasantly varied
today by weather conditions that seemed TO
warrant the trial taking place. The wealth
er in the harbOr was all that could be de-
sired. the water was smooth as glass
and there was not enough wind TO cause n
Iipple.
The trial board was in the best of spirits
When, with representative of the Asso-
C-dted Press, they boarded the Wilmington
shortly before o'clock as they ALI reIt
confident that at least the weather condI-
lions were favorable From the deck of the
Wilmington everything appeared smooth
outside the light. and from the high mill
iary mast. where the. range of v-isiop Uas
"lH-ly EXTENDED. ii was apparent that The
81. had abdted, and ii promised TO bs. an
ineal day, with bright sunshine and clear
weather. ~
The Wilmington steered for tho co,,rs.
o-'Su and 1t was estimated that nearly ,braa
ii"urs would be spent in reaching the start,
lrs point If the weather stiIi con1inne1
favorable some little time would he nS
pied In preliminary man.uvrrs ard :, 80 ~
b"ileN@i that The official start 1vourd ~. -
male bsfore II O'Clock
II @ lun was 10 be over a twenty-seven-
iiiIe course. westerly. from Off Eor,nn's
Point, ard the contract caJIe TO- -, @ 'oii .
age speed OF thirteen knots an hour To h..
sustained for four hours. When the hoa5
h11 oul TINS morning everything about
heF appeared 10 he in perfect condition
anu thA builders felt confident that she
would not only maintain her contract
speed but earn gratifying bonus. The
aaNlsability of having the trials of both
the Wilmington and the Helena TO-DAY was
iavorably considered last night bur II vas
concluded today. however 10 have I'm, rbe
one. 'u' 'iic
The official board In charge of the trial
ineiuHes commodore George Dewey. pres-
nSiit; tap'aln Henry F. Picking. Conn
mander G. II. Davis. Willard II Rrown-
son. chapman c. Todd. Naval Constructor
Hanscom- They are the members OF
the Board proper. whose work consists of
lahihE note or what occurs on the trip
acting as the matter comes under one DC,
partuie!.t or another
Ehe board OF engineers whose duty is IN
SNami2o the workings of the macbinsrw
Is; Chlef Engineers @. w S,iyers Cara9a
and Parks. assisted by Passed Asststan,
hhgilieers Aderice. kemerlin. McAlpin.
Engineer DismUkes
Evening star., 1897-03-27
NOT.A QUORUM VOTING.
Democrats and Boilers mt Frankfort
Refrnfneei From Casting Ballots,

FRANKFORT, Ky, March 27.-The
democrats and boiling republicans Of the
legislature refused to answer to their
names this morning, and SO prevented a
quorum. No ballot was taken.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, March PA special
TO the Evening Post from Frankfort. XIV.
says: Many of the members of the gem
erai assembly made pairs and left on the
early trains fer their homes, determined
to spend Sunday with their families. The
situation Is practically unchanged the six
bolt!Lg republicans holding the key to the
sitration. Senator Linney who is an as
pirant Tor public printer, and who is one
OF the boilers, said this morning that
hunter had promised him anything within
.ne GIT or the President If he would vote
Tor bm. Linney declined. resolution
wis offered by Representative Stlglitz to
ADJOURN the general assembly to Louisville
VI. account OF reported smallpox in the
penitentiary. 1t will not be passed as
there is no truth in the rumor
Evening star., 1897-03-27
Yon, the Artist. Dead.

Edmund Charles Yon, the well-known
French etcher. engraver and painter, is
dead. He was born in Paris March 81, 1871.
AS painter his taste ran chiefly to land
scape work. and here he used delicate
brush, but he was more uniformly sue
cessful in his etching, and numbered among
his admirers ard most intimate friends
James McNeill Whistler. He received
medals for his engrav!ngs in 1872 and 1874.
He was familiar figure In Paris.