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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
TRADE WITH SPAIN AND Cuba.
Awaiting Representative OF the
Anioeomous Governments.

The negotiations for treaties OF reri-
procity between the United states ana
Spain and her West Indian colonies are
the outcoue OF the systematic eifor, made
by the State Department soon aftcr tn
passage of the present tariff act Ia give
effect to that section of the act which r.
quested the President to invite proposals
for such arrangements as early might
be. A circular of instructions was address
eo to United States ambassadors and min
listers abroad directing them to call the at
tention of the governments 10 which they
We're accredited TO this provision OF tho
tariff act, and TO intimate the readiness OF
our government TO begin negotiations. II
was in reply to such representation that
the Spanish government has begun The
negotiations looking TO the CONCLUSION OF Il
treaty.
So far these negotiations have not tonch-
ed the details of the tariff schedule and
both governments are now waiting the ar
rival in Washington of a representative Of
the autonomous Cuban government. This
delegate has been already elected. out 10 is
not deemed we'll, at this time, to disclose
his identity. He Will be an expert in the
complexities Of the Cuban tariff, and, avail
ing of his services, the Spanish minister
here will pursue course precisely like that
followed by Great Britain I'm the negotia-
tions OF reciprocity treaties with the init
ed States where her colonies are involved
In fact. the British negotiations for treat.
les of reciprocity between the United states
and the British colonies in the Wes: In
dies and in South America, which have
been initiated by the British ambassador
here, are now I'm allegiance for the reason
that the colonial experts who ara 10 assist
Sir Julian in the technical part of the work
in drawing up the treaties have not yet
reached Washington. So far as can bs
learned, the new Spanish treaty Will be
similar in terms and scope to the treaties
which were nullified by the Wilson act,
though, of course, the details are subject
TO changes In business conditions. 1t IL
stated positively that the United States
will not be committed i'm any manner Ia a
maintenance of the Spanish government in
Cuba by this arrangement and that the
treaty will be confined strictly to ;he HE
of ordinary trade treaties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
PROSPERITY IN DAKOTA
Mt. Milton Presents Favorable Ont.
look for the Ycnr.

Mr. Samuel B. Milton editor and pro-
prietor of the Redheld S. D., JournaI-Ob-
server, who is visiting Washington. will
leave next week for his home in the west
Mr Milton was called here by the death or
MS mother several weeks ago. In repIv tn
inquiries about the condition of affairs in
South Dakota. Mr. Milton saws that the
producing classes are prospering under a
marked improvement in prices for the
staple products of that commonwealth. The
cattle and sheep industries are growing
larger and more remunerative each wear
and the farmers are generally prosperous
and happy through these interests and
dversined farming. A conspicuous index
OF the improved times since the election of
mckinley is shown, he says In the yery
large number Of released mortgages filed
In the va:toCs counties of the state and
the general feeling of content and conn.,
dence- Many inquiries are being received
from prospective immigrants and investors
In other states as to farming lands, which
certainly porteLd. he thinks increased i'm
migration 10 South Dakota and a greater
advance along all industrial lines in the
state during the present year. Mr.. Milton
is former Washington boy, graduate
OF The Evening Star office. and has many
friends here ir his old home who will be
gratined over his successes in the far west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
Personal Mention.

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt has re-
turned from Boston, where he made an
at dress before the students of Harvard
College.
Assistant Secretary Cridler has returned
from short visit to New York
Lieutenant Commander Taussig, L. S. N,
has moved to 1875 18th street.
Father Searle. who was, until a year ago,
a professor at the Catholic University, has
been appointed director of the Vatican OBJ
servatory.
Mr.. George E. Roberts, who was recently
appointed director of the mint in place of
Mr.. Preston, resigned. is expected to take
charge of his Office about February TO-
Mrs. Fannie B. Ward, the newspaper
correspondent, has left for Cuba She goes
by rail through Florida, and will sail from
Key West. She represents a number of
western newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
TREASURY PROMOTIONS.
Omcfal Announcement of Recent
Clerical Changes.

Official Announcement of Recent
Clerical Changes.
The Treasury Department announces the
following promotions:
Office of the auditor for the Post Office
Departmental. J. F. Allen, West Virginia,
81 400 to s1,6OO; VIM. H. Scholz, Wisconsin,
81 400 to 81 800; Chas. E. CroweI, Maine,
sl.2OO to 81 400; H. K. Van Buskirk, New
York. $1.2O0 to 81. 400; VIM. K. Price, North
Carolina, $1,000 to 200; Jas. E. Beller,
New York, 800 to $1,000; VIM. Heffron, In
diana, $3.50 TO $40: John l.. Knopp, Louis
lana, $1,000 to $l,2OO.
Office of the auditor for the Treasury De-
partment-Wm. b. Lynch, Florida, 81. 100
to 81, HOO: Mrs E. e. Dallas. Colorado 81, 900
TO sl.3DO; Miss Mary Durham, Iowa, 500
to $1,000.
Office Of the auditor for the War Depart
ment-Jos. L. Underwood, Tennessee, $DO0
to 81 100; John H. Ellis, Arkansas, 500 to
$1,000.
Benjamin E. Tilton of Wisconsin has
been appointed to $3.50 position in the
coast survey, and Samuel c. Holmes of
Kansas has been reinstated to $72O posi-
ton in the Office of the auditor for the
Post Office Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
THE FORTIFICATIONs BILL.
Estimates- by the War Department
Greatly Scaled.

The fortifcations appropriation bill pro-
viding for the extensive system OF sescoast
defenses, now in course of completion. was
reported to the House today. 1t carries
A,l4I,912, as against estimates made by
the War Department OF sl3,37s.ssi. The
amounts allowed by the bill for the main
items are as follows:
Gun and mortar batteries, 81 ,00o, 600: sites
for Notifications, $3U.O00: preservation
and repair of Notifications, s15lo00; plans
for fortifications 5000: sea wallis and en-
bankments, $4,000; torpedoes for harbor
defense, $l50,OtO; armament of fcrtfica-
tons. s2,033. 771: field guns and other mis-
cellaneous items, s29d 235: proving ground.
Sandy Hook. N. j., $4,000; Watcrtown
arsenal Mass, $4,000; Watervliet arsenal.
New York, S,S0o0; ordnance and fortifica-
don board, slooUo00 Total &.1449I2.
In the detailed items for armament are
$2S9. 600 for large coast defense guns: e424.-
600 for gun carriages. $162. TO for breech-
loading mortars. 1891 900 for q reserve sup
ply of powder and projectiles. s2os.0O for
apid-flre guns. Provision is made that the
armament shall be of American make. ex-
cept when 1t is to the manifest interest Of
the government to purchase limited guam
tlties obroa6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
1t is Taken Up by the House of
Representatives.
POLITICAL SPEECHES CONSUME Time
Comparatively Little Attention
Given Local Matters.
ID ( BATE UN RESTRICTED

The District appropriation hill was taken
up in the House in committee OF the wbola
Tor consideration today, with Mr. Grout in
charge
Mr.. Brundagc of Arkansas secured tha
nGor and proceeded to make a speech on
general politics. He was followed hy Mr..
Wheeler OF Alabama and Mr.. Gaines or
Tennessee. who also made political
speeches.
The reading of the appropriation biu
was then commenced. II had no, rro-
ceeded far, however. before Mr. Meycrs OF
Indiana took the i:oor to make an ,arnest
appeal for Cuba. When he concluded The
bill was taken up again.
Mr.. Grout offered a committe. amend
ment authorizing the Com,niss IoAcis 10
spend 500 upon experimental lamps on
connecticut avenue, Farragut Sauar,. and
Lafayette Park
Mr.. Richardson of Tennessee u,.J. n
point OF order against the amcn,lm.,l thar
III was new lesisi zion. The point Of order
was oVerruled and the amendment adopted
Electric Lighting.
Mr.. Pitney offered an amendment TO the
paragraph relating TO electric lighting
which aut..o, 'zed an additional cNnenai-
ture of s6.pT FOR extension of tn. conduits
for tie are lights along lines approved ~
the District Commissioners. MIR Richard
son mace a point of order against ihe
amendment. hut Mr.. Pitney having rx-
piained ;hat the extensions N.r.. only for
connections between eN,stinF, con iuits and
that they Mere based on the recon- tnrntla-
ticn of the Cen mssiCners. Mr.. Hirha rds IN
withdrew the point Of order ana the amcnd-
nent was adopted.
Mr.. Ridgley raised objection TO The l1A ing
aside Of streets weeping uarhinos IN order
10 give employment to labor by hand sN eep-
ing. He thought that the machine should
be used to the.r fun capacity.
Mr. Gsout said that the sweeping ma
chimes were Used wherever there Mis- no
special condition which rendered il d-sir-
able to resort chiefly to the hand work.
Mr.. Richardson made Il point uf "rt.r
agains; the section providing ihat any
balance remaining Of the apnropriti on to-
ward adopting the inner basin on the po-
tonac flats for public bathing .ool II
last year. he applied by the Dsir ct Com
.nissioners for examination. Improvement,
repair and care OF the public bathing beach
at the tidal reserN DIR.
The chair oge rrLled the point Of ord. r
and the paragraph stood.
Talking Politics.
Mr.. King of Utah said that he desired o
call attention 10 serious omission from
the bill. namely, appropriation for tho
enlargement u the White House. several
gentlemen reminded him that this bill was
not the place for such an appropriation,
but Mr.. King Insisted upon speaking % the
point in apparent seriousness. untn II de-
veloped 10y his remarks that he referred 10
politics.
He then proceeded to make a political
speech. being followed by Mr.. simpson OF
Kansas in an attack upon the Presidents
financial policy.
Several gentlemen followed him i'm polit-
ical speeches. taking fer their topics silver
and tariff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29

under the most rigid rules of any service
of the government.
Senator Lodge asked Mr.. Proctor ques-
tions which brought out the fact that of
the 1872 employees of the government
placed in the classified service by President
Cleveland's order of May g. 1896, the larger
part We're in services that could not be
considered political. Senator Lodge esti-
mated that only 1896 of these places
could be considered political at the
time of their classification, while
Mr.. Proctor thought that but S,051 of
them could be so considered. Mr.. Proctor
had placed the light house and life-saving
service employees in the list of non-poli.ical
places, included in the classified service by
the order Of May g. and Mr.. Lodge re-
marked that he thought they could prop
erly be so regarded.
The committee adjourned at 1:10 o'clock
to meet again Tuesday morning, when Mr..
Proctor will continue his testimony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
GRIDIRON CLUB.
Its Flag Flying for the Anniversary
Dinner Tonight.


Dinner Tonight.
The flag of the famous Gridiron Club IA
white gridiron on n black field was hoisted
this morning over the Arlington Hotel, in
forming all the people that their unique or
ganization. composed of forty newspaper
men, will give one of its celebrated dinners
tonight. 1t is the anniversary of the found
ing OF the club, and President Frank H.
Hosford will tonight extend a welcome 10
a most distinguished company of guests.
among whom are the following: The presi-
dent of Hawaii Hon. Sanford p. Dole: the
German ambassador Mr.. Won Holleben
The French ambassador, NJ. Cambon; the
Hawaiian minister, Mr.. Hatch; the Jap
anese minister, Mr.. Toru Hoshi; the Chi
ltese minister, Mr.. Wu T:ng-Fang; the
Senator Nelson w. Aldrich. Rhode Island
Representative John NJ Allen, Mississipoi
Representative Clifton E. Beach Ohio: Mr.
Justice Brewer, Supreme Court of the Unit
ed states; Representative Ferdinant Bruck-
er, Michigan; Representative Joseph G.
Cannon, Illinois; George II. Daniels, presi-
dent Quaint Club, New York: Chauncey M
Depew, New York city; Representatiye
Nelson Dinsley. Maine; II. Clay Evans
commissioner of pensions; Senator j. r..
Foraker, Ohio; Senator Arthur F. German.
Maryland: Representative Charles H. Gros-
Venor, Ohio; Chairman Mark A Hanna
repupncan national committee; David Ben
nett Hill, Albany, n. Y; Chairman James
~ Jones, democratic national committee:
Representative Charles T. JOY, Missouri:
Representative George p. Lawrence. Mas
sachusetts; Senator-eiect Louis L. Nc
Comas, MARYLAND; Senator William E. Ma
son, lillnois: Major General Nelson a.
Miles, commanding United States army:
senator John L. Mitchell, Wisconsin; Sen
aIor ;, Q. n. Plat, Connecticut; Speaker
homas b. Reed, Maine; Senator Georpe
L. shoup, Idaho; Durham w. Stevens
counselor % japanese legation; Lorin a
Ihurston, Hawaii; Frank y. Vanderlip. as
1Is.ant II secretary of the treasury; Senator
Francis +. Warren Wvorniny. Jobn P,s
sell Young, librarian of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
MAY LEAVE HAVANA SOON.
The Maine Likely to BE Relieved
Within Fortnight.

1t is said at the Navy Department that
it is not strictly accurate to say that the
battle ship Maine will he ordered to New
Orleans in tine to participate in the Mardi
GraS festivities of the 21st and I'D prox-
!mo. The department has promised to have
one or Eiore warships at New Orleans on
that occasion. but so far has not decided
which TO send 1t is not at all improb-
able. however, that the Maine may even
tually be selected for this duty, as there
is no intention to keep her at Havana for
aEy great length Of time, as the sanitary
conditions of the port make a prolonged
stay undesirable, to say the least, and un-
der present conditions the crew is denied
the full measure of exercise necessary to
TIER health and comfort. The privileges
or shore liberty are curtailcd while she
remains at Havana in order to avoid the
possibility of diplomatic enta!. elements that
might result from the usual sailors brawls
Unless there is a decided change in the
present peaceful condiliors in Havana it
is probable that the Maine will be re-
Eeved from further duty in that harbor
within the next two weeks, IN which case
she would be available for the New Or
leans assignment She will be replaced by
az other Warship. probably the cruiser
Montgomery.
The following communication bearing on
this subject was received at the Navy De-
partment today:
Navy Department.
Admiral of the Port.
Capital City of New Orleans.
January %, 1898.
Mr.. John ID. Long, Secretary of the Navy
Washington, ID. c.:
Dear Sir: Your valued favor of the 18th
was received in due time and Immediately
referred to the officers of the carnival
court. and the contents have given great
satisfaction. and your intention of sending
one or more naval ships here to participate
in the Mardi Gras festivities the 21st
and I'D proximo has met with universal
commendation from our whole business
community ard commercial exchanges. 1t
is hoped, however that you will not make
the limit to sending one ship. providing the
exigencies of the service will not interfere
with sending more. We would particularly
favor a visit from the Maine, as one of
the ships as both ship and her commander
Captain Sigsbee, would receive a cordial
welcome here.
The earl marshal of the realm instructs
me TO extend you and your staff of gallant
tars a cordial invitation to be present on
the reception Of his gracious majesty Feb
ruary II. 1S9S. Very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
THOMAS ]. WOODWARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
ARMY AND NAVE
Mfscellaneous Notes About the United
Service. 1

Miscellaneous Notes About the United
Service.
The Secretary Of tn. Navy. resolved tel
gram today announcing that the cruiser
Raleigh has sailed from Colombo for Sin
gapore, on her way to China.
Commander Charles T. Hutchins Of the
Saratoga registered at the Navy Depart
ment today. He is here aon leave of alb
sence.
Lieut.. Harry 8. Knape of the United
States Naval Academy Is at the Raleigh.
Passed Assistant Engiueer Frederick c..
Bieg is stopping at 1763 Aadisoa street.
Capt. George H. Roach, 17th Infantry,
registered at the War Departznent today.
He Is at the Ebbitt
Commander A. s. Snow has been detach-
ed as inspector Of the third light house
district. and ordered to the Portsmouth
navy yard.
Lieut.. N. ]. X. Patch has been ordered
to the Office of the fish commissioner.
Lisut. Com. c. c. Cornwell to be assist
ant to inspector of the seventh light house
district, March !. and to be Inspector in
charge about April L
Lieut.. ". l. CottmAn has been detached
Alart
Passed Assistant Sargaon B. r. Ward
has been ordered home to AwaM orders.
Chief Engineer A. KirBy has been or
dered TO Washington navy yard for exam
nation for promotes.
4 Passed Assistant Burgeon L. H. Stone
has been ordered to tnke examination for
retiremeIt and TIM n AUait ordarDs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
MRS. ROBERTS, CASE.
Likely to BE Considered by the Ser
Nxfl

Likely to BE Considered by the Sem
ate Civil Service Committee.
The case of Mrs. NJ. E. Roberts. who was
from the pension office last May,
Will be considered by the Senate committee
on civil service and retrenchment at its next
regular meeting. which will probably he
held next Tuesday. The committee has
taken no action in the matter except to call
upon the Secretary of the Interior for all
charges against Mrs. Roberts. which were
the basis of her removal. Under the au-
thority of the Allen resolution adopted by
the Senate, ii is doubtful whether the COM
mittee will feel justified to do more than
secure these charges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
Mishap to the Porter.

A telegram received at the Navy Depart
ment from Mobile today announced that
the torpedo boat Porter had broken one of
the struts that hold up the end of the pro-
peiler shafts. The boat was in dock when
the fact was discovered. and it is not
known when the break occurred The boat
VIII have TO remain at Mobile until a new
strut can be secured from the builders
the Herreshoffs. at Bristol. r. l., and put
In place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
CITY OF GLOUCESTER DAMAGED.
Atlantic Coast Steamer Stranded in
BOstOn Hnrbor

boSION. Mass. January 29-The steam
er Clty OF Gloucester, Capt Ober. while on
Her reg liar trip from Gloucester to this
c'y tnis morning, struck on the Graves
ana YVES badly damaged. a big hole was
P'hched IN the vessels bottom. the shock
throwing her clear of the rocks so tha.
she noa'ed In deep water. The water pour
eu 'hrough the hole in torrents, and as
capt oDer saw that the steamer was in
0anseE OF sinking he ran her on the beach
az Lovells Island Boston harbor.
The tug Wesley A. Cove sighted tba
steamer ashore and hastened TO her as
sistance- Capt. Ober and the two nassa,-
gers which the steamer carried were take,
anoard the tug and brought up to the CITY
AN enort Will be made to patch up the
NeSseI so that she can be towed to this
city, where a survey will be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29

Putting Up the Bronze Group I'm the
Library Fountain.

SuperiE ndent Green Of the Congression-
al Library building has placed in position
the last of the three figures comprising
the bI onze group in the fountain in front
of the library building
The figure Is a naiad riding a sea horse
and is of the game gigantic proportions as
the other figures of the group.
The bronze door for the west entrance of
the building has also arrived and will be
placed In position Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
commi.sioner Wright Honored.

Carroll ID. Wright, commissioner of labor
Is in receipt of a cablegram announcing
his election as a member of the Institute
Of France. He has also been informed that
he hes been elected an honorary member
Of the Imperial Academy of Science of
Russia, the highest scientific distinction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
vIzCAYA STARTS FOR Havana.
spanish Cruiser Which fs Expected 4.
Visit Our PORTS

CAHIHAGENA, Spain, January 18th.
hrs'-cldss armored cruiser vfzcaya is
starting for America The rest of the
spanish squadron is preparing TO sail for
Havana-
Inc ronciad Cristobal Colon formerly
Giuseppe Garibaldi Id will accompany the
torpedo fiotilia later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29

Although he passed restless nigh I,
Secretary Aiger is reported today as being
about the same. He will be taken to the
mountains OF South Carolina as soon as
~ Is ab3e - stand tn fetlguag az travail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
1t you want to buy, sell

1t you want to buy, sell
or exchange anything,
lease property or rent
rooms, want a situation or
want help, it will pay YOU
to announce the fact in the
advertising columns OF The
Star. They are closely
studied by more than three
times as many people as
read any other paper.