Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04

loss. Mr.. George w. Vanderbilt and Miss
Edith Stuyvesant Dresser were married in
Paris. 1t was officially reported that Prince
Koung. who was supposed to have died
May 2. but who afterward revived. has
finally passed away Among those who died
during the week were Baron Lyon Play
fair, Sir Charles Dyke Acland and Samuel
Plimsoll, known as the Sailors Friend
Congregational.
The Senate practically concluded the con-
sideration of the war revenue BILL reject
ing the committees proposition for the is
sue of greenbacks, adopting the original
proposal for a. bond issue. rejecting the
German amendment for a general corpora
ton tax. adopting an amendment for a
special tax on the sugar and petroleum
trusts and accepting, in place Of the COM
mittee's seigniorage plan Mr.. Wolcott's
amendment for a general coinage of the
silver In the treasury. An understanding
was reached between the forces in the
House that the Hawaiian annexation reso-
luton would be considered Immediately
after the Senate had passed the war reve-
nue. bill; Senator Lodge withdrew his Ha-
walian annexation amendment to the reve-
nue. bill after a speech in the midst of
which opponents of Hawaiian annexation
insisted upon a closed session. The Lacey
bill, providing for the voting of volunteers
In the field at congressional elections, was
favorably reported to the House The
House passed a deficiency bill appropriate
ing $47. $4,000 for the use of the army and
navy. Secretary Alger submitted to the
House emergency estimates for military
purposes, incidentally outlining the pur-
pose of the government to begin early op-
erations in invading Cuba and Porto Rico.
President Mckinley sent to Congress a
message conveying the thanks of Admiral
Dewey for the honors conferred upon him
by Congress. Oscar S. Straus formerly min
lister to Turkey under President Cleveland
was nominated to the same post and con-
irmed. The President submitted several
lists OF military nominations including
those of ex-senator NJ. c. Butler of South
Carolina, to be major generals. Govern
ment expenditures for May were ST, 500 600
in excess of the receipts.
International Affairs.
A reciprocity agreement between the
United States and France was signed by
which each nation gave advantage of low
tariff rates. The negotiations at the State
Department between representatives of the
United States, Great Britain and Canada
for settlement of the differences between
the United States and Canada resulted in
an agreement to form a commission to de-
eide all disputes; 1t was understood that
as result of these negotiations an agree
ment for the settlement of the Boring sea
controversy was made possible by the
abandonment of pelagic sealing by Canada.
Domestic Affairs.
The republicans Of Pennsylvania nomi-
mated Congressman William A. Stone for
governor; he was opposed by Congressman
Charles W.. Stone and John Wanamaker,
the latter withdrawing. Governor Black
decided to call the New York legislature in
extra session for several purposes particu-
larry to deal with the recent developments
in the political situation in New York city,
centering in the troubles in the police COM
mission. There was much talk of purpose
on the part of the New York democrats to
nominate Richard Croker as senator to sue
coed Senator Murphy to be nominated for
the governorship. :.
In the District.
The bill providing for a municipal build
ing was favorably reported to the Senate.
The committee investigating the telephone
question held another session The board
of District Commissioners was reorganized,
Captain Beach, formerly assistant to the
Engineer Commissioner, having been desig-
mated as Engineer Commissioner; Mr..
Wight was chosen president of the board.
The Commissioners granted a hearing to
property owners in opposition to the pro-
posed erection of an apartment house on
Farragut Square. Judge Scott, in the Po-
lice Court, rendered decision to the eff
feet that alcohol could not be considered
beverage. A regimental band for the
LIST District Volunteers was formed and
left to join the regiment at Tampa, Fla.
Annie Ryan, young school girl, disap-
peared from home. The CAVITY trial was
resumed, the defense opening. 1t was dis
covered that the accounts of Frank Firor,
secretary and treasurer of the Charles
Schneider Baking Company, who recently
disappeared, were badly confused, and that
there are evidences of serious defalcations.
Miss Nora Cannon, while inspecting a va
cant house, was attacked by colored man
and severely injured. Daniel Mercer,
young white man, attempted suicide.
Among those who died was Mrs. Madalene
Vinton Dahlgren, widow of the late Adj
miral Dahlgren.