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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
NEWS GRIST FROM HAVANA
Banquet in Honor Of the Queens Eightieth
Birthday.
senior Andrade Says Disarmament In
Necessity in the Recon-
structiOn of Cuba.

| HAVANA. May 25.-At the banquet given
| last night at the Hotel Inglaterra in honor
| of the eightieth birthday of Queen Victoria
| the toasts to the queen and the President
| of the United States were received with en-
| thusiasm.
| Gov. Gen. Brooke, in responding to the
| toast of THE United States said that
wherever Great Britain's flag planted
| there were law. order and development. and
he believed the same was true in the case
of the United States, who had been taught
by Great Britain.
The supreme court fiscal. Senior Mora. re-
piled to the toast of Cuba He said the
Cubans had struggled all they could for
liberty and independence, that they deserv-
ed independence and that they would have
independence.
Gen. Ludlow, in responding to Our
guests touched lightly and pleasantly
upon the historical relations between Great
Britain and the United States here. He
said the United States was aiding the de-
velopment of civil government and that
when the work was done its forces would
leave the island.
Lieut.. Commander Lucien Young L. S.
N, replied to the toast Absent heroes
and ]. w. Todd, Thomas Carter and others
spoke Informally.
The last toast was THE mother country"
try.
Senior Andrade late president of the Gu
ban military assembly, is quoted in an in
terview as saying the disarming of the
Cuban soldiers is an absolute necessity
prior to the reconstruction of the country.
He is said TO have added that the appro-
priation was insufficient, but that each SOL
dleT should accept his portion, use 1t TO
begin work and have confidence in the
Americans, who had recognized the Cuban
right to Independence, and who had I'M
dertaken to secure it for them. The inter-
venins mower, he explained, may commit
errors, but only in judgment and through
not knowing the customs of the country.
Annexation, Senior Andrade said in con-
clusion. was Impossible unless at the re-
quest of the Cubans
The unloading of ships at the wharves
has stunned the lightermen and they are
anxious to come to terms before it is dis
covered that this is the best way of load
ing and unloading vessels No further
trouble is expected unless the lightermen
prevail upon the dockmen To join In the
strike. but the interests of the dockmen
are the other way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Goodrich to Succeed kautz.
ENGLAND INTERVENE
The Admiralty Board Prevented the
Marines From Landing Mt Tampa

Neither the War Department nor any
other department of the government is re-
sponsible for any failure on the part of the
marines attached to the British cruisers In
trepid and Pearl to land at Tampa Fla,
and participate in the parade there yester-
day in honor Of the queens birthday The
British government itself was the obiector
and negatiVed the request for permission to
land the marines.
Upon inquiry into the matter at the War
Department today it was found that some
days ago 4 request was received at the de-
partment from the persons in charge of the
Tampa demonstration asking for permits
sion 70 land the marines from the British
ships with their arms. The War Depart
ment hiss no authority in such cases. but
promptly referred the request to the State
Department. The latter as promptly gave
its conseHt. or rather that of the President
But al this point the British embassy in
tcrvened, and having first communicated
with the home government, addressed a
polite note TO the State Department in
forming II that the proposed landing couia
not be sanctioned. The note stated that
Lord Salisbury had referred the appIicatiou
to the admiralty board. together with the
Endorsement of the British embassy in
Washington favorable to the request At
the instance of the admiralty board Lord
Salisbury replied that ii was contrary Ia
regulations that armed parties from her
majcStyS ships should land for such mr.
poses. and on that account her majesty's
admiralty board did not feel able TO sane
tiOn departure from the general practice
and rule The note closed with an expres
sion of deep appreciation for the motives
that impelled the citizens Of TamDa IN
make the request and of regret that il
could not be granted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Short Covering Made a Slightly
Better Tone in Stocks.
SITUATION IN The INDUSfRIALS
Passage of Franchise Tax Bill
Stipulated Prices.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
NEW YORK, May pa moderately
steady undertone prevailed in todays stock
market the result Of professional buy
ing against recent sales. The short inter
est had been increased materially during
the earlier part OF the week and todav's
rally was entirely natural. and in some
quarters expected
The passage of the franchise bill in The
senate helped to stimulate prices. espectal
iy for local railways, in which considerable
short interest was outstanding The IoN.r
house will. in all probability, dispose Of the
measure during the present week. and il
is hoped that the market Will lose some of
its narroTness and come to a consideration
of more general conditions
A traders market is easily coiored by
purely local conditions. and many Intended
purchasers hold aloof until this narrow CON
dition gives way to more rational reason
ing.
In addition to the tax bill the Industrial
epidemic is urged against a further al
vance In some quarters. but usually the
greatest mistrust of these enterprises ex-
lists among operators who are Indebted to
the long side Of such shares for the mar
gins now employed in the opposite account.
Ihis fact is significant only as showing
rather than in underlying conditions While
these industrial properties were being crea-
'eo IN such profusion and were being Sold
on the merits of a prospectus much Justly
adverse criticism WAS made by conservative
and experienced financiers
Inc banks themselves refused to accent
them as collateral on the ground that they
We're untried and entirely too numerous
The latter fact is still true but In a few
instances at least the promises made as TO
earning capacity and the like are being
fulfilled 9
All the industrials are not worthless and
the profitable discrimination for the futlIr..
Will require recognition OF this fact
The lndustrials which are especially yalu-
able Will be attacked. but this is a penalty
winch mas nothing whatever to do with The
classification Of stocks. Railroad stocks
are as easily depressed when the cause FOR
depression exists.
The real difficulty with the present situ-
atom Is the lack Of positive information on
the crop outlook and the desire Of certain
very large interests to start the next ad-
vance without an Overenthusiastic following
OF irresponsible traders. Rallies and reac-
lions are TO be expected for another fort
night perhaps. but thu market has more of
the earmarks of advancing than II has OF
declining. where ultimate results are con-
sidered. The double holiday next week may
influence prices between now and the close
of business on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Nr. Quigg Expresses His Views

Ex-Representative Quigg of New York
spent some time with the President this
morning discussing New York affairs. Re
garding the speakership fight Mr.. Ouigr
said: 1T is generally felt in New York
that Representative Sherman will be elect.
ed Speaker. He will have practically tba
unanimous support of his state | know
of only two men from New York who will
not be with him at the beginning If is
believed that Mr. Sherman will also secure
the New England vote. He is popular with
the representatives from thar section. Mr.
Moody is said to be a candidate but as no
has not had the experience of Mr. SHEER
man, il is believed that nearly all of New
England will be with the New York candi
date. Pennsylvania is regarded as nor hav
ing serious candidate, and will no doubt
support Mr.. Sherman
Representative Wanger of PennsyIvanIs
while at the White House today, said that
he had not given much study to the speak
ership fight.
Representative Baker of Maryland ex
Gov. Evans of South Carolina Col Young
blood, Marshal Cooper and State Chairma n
Vaughn of Alabama We're among the DAVIS
visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
BAPTIST EDt cATIoNAL SOCIETY
Annual Session Began in sam IRA.
disco Last Eyenfnr

SAN FRANCISCO. May 25-The Amert-
can Baptist Educational Society opened its
eleventh annual session last evening Rev
L. G. BroWnson, president of CaIiforni.
College, presiding After Dr. Brownson
had spoken on Our Educational Attemnts
and AchievementS," Rev H. L. Morebousa
the corresp9nding secretary, presented the
report of the executive board If sbouaa
that in ten year 81 100 had been eranted
to about forty Institutions in twentv-ntna
states and the maritime provinces Of car
ada.
DR.. Kerr 3. Tdbper of philadelpbt. o, -.
statistics regarding Baptist institutiops os
learning, showing that their total enGow-
ment was over $50 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
THE DEWEY HOME FUND.
President MckinIey's Contribution
Handed to Mr.. VanderIip.

At noon today the Dewey home fund had
reached total of s4,032 The increase is
gradual, but 1t is hoped will become more
rapid later
Acting Secretary Cortelyou visited As
sistant Secretary Vanderlip this afternoon
and handed to him President McKinIey's
contribution to the fund for home for
Admiral Dewey The President sent word
to Mr.. Vanderlip that he felt deep inter-
est in the undertaking, and hoped that 1t
would be crowned with brilliant success
He said that it gave him great pleasure to
participate with the people of the country
In the testimony to the gallant hero Of
Manila
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
TAYLOR AND BROWN ARfaAIGNED.
Special Session of Court to Try Them
June &c

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 25-TayIor and
Brown, who are indicted Jointly for the
murder of Mr.. and Mrs. Rosenstein at Sill
del on May IL, were brought here TODAY
and arragned-
The court appointed Mr.. Robert Peter
to defend Taylor and Messrs. w. V. Bouic
and G. M. Anderson We're assigned to the
defense Of Brown.
The court announced that it had been
determined to call special session of the
court for the trial of these cases on b,ne %
Mr.. Edward c. Peter was appointed as
sistant prosecuting attorney in these casas
Sheriff Thompson has taken both TavIor
and Brown to Baltimore, where they will
be kept until the trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Queens Thanks to the President

LONDON, May 25.-Queen Victoria has
telegraphed to the United States ambas-
sador, Mr.. Joseph H. Choate thanking
President Mckinley in warm terms for his
birthday congratulations.
Her majesty's telegram has been for
warded to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Controlling Fire of Ships.

ION February - Admiral Dewey's cour-
tesy made 1t possible to arrange a complete
scheme of firing by aid of signals. whereby
points on shore, whether visible from the
ship not, could be reached by the guns
of the navy when appropriate signals from
shore were given. Caloocan church tower
had been successfully experimental with
as point for signaling to the navy. The
system adopted required good map and
an angle-measuring instrument. In this
case use was made of the sextant, kindly
loaned by the captain of the Monadnock
BY observation from ship the position of
the ship is accurately determined on the
map, and north and south line drawn
through it. Having selected the point which
1t is desired to strike on shore, the scale of
the map at once gives the range and a
small protIactOr gives the bearing from
north and south line. Thus complete firing
directions, either day or night, would be
given by such a message as this from
shore: 'Thirty-eight degrees; six thousand
two hundred yards This message was the
one sent February 81 and the effect of the
Monadnocks ten-inch shells on the village
selected as the point, about one mile from
in front of the Kansas regiment was ter
ribiy impressive. Three other shots. vary
ing from 5000 to $500 yards were equally
successful. thoroughly convincing all of the
efficiency of this method of fire control"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Makes Explanation.

On the way up to the station the negro
did not notice the gaze of the people ON
the sidewalks. There We're only few peo
pie in town at the time, but there NAV as
well have been 100000, so far as the sus-
pect was concerned. He was busily en-
gagged in explaining to the officers his
whereabouts. This was done of his own
accord According to his statement. which
was published in The Star yesterday he
boarded canal boat at 0 o'clock in the
morning at Edwards Ferry. He did NOT
give the name of the boat upon which he
took passage. He claimed that he aid not
get into the city until late Tuesday even
ing. which. If true, would have cIea red bir,
of the offeuSe.
Just about the time Busey was brouebt
into the station Capt. William l.. Beavers
of the canal boat Edith Pratt appeared az
the station and made statement to I.ie,,t
Swindells to the effect that Busey had GOT
aboard of his boat AT Seneca or about hsif
q mile below the Maryland village. at a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
RETURN OF ADMIRAL KAUTZ.
His Flagship Will he Replaced by the
Cruiser NeNnrlS

Admiral kautZ Will return to the United
States on the Philadelphia. The flagship
will be replaced, however. by the cruiser
Newark on guard before Apia. The Newark
is as formidable in every respect as the
Philadelphia. and having been recently
renovated. is in shape for long service She
was started for Apia about six weeks ago
from New York, making her way around
South America. She sailed on the 18th
instant from MonteVideo, Uruguay, for
Valparaiso, Chile. and at the latter port
Will receive her Instructions to put straight
across the Pacific for Apia. The Neway TX
IS due at Valparaiso about the end of this
week. and taking a few days to coal,
should complete the passage across the
Pacific by the middle of June.
When the commission sailed from San
Francisco it was not settled whether or not
the Badger was to remain at Apia await
ing Inc convenience of the commission. 1t
was supposed that the members Of the com
mission would decide that matter for them
selves. if their mission could be soon exc
cuted then the Badger would wait: other
wise she would go to Manila and the
party would take the regular mail steamer
for San Francisco a. the conclusion of it's
WORK.
short Work Expected.
The intimation contained in Admiral
kautzs cablegram that the commission
may desire to return on the Badger is
tIei 'iOfe construed at the state Depart
ment as an indication that it is expected
70 make short work of the adjustment of
the Samoan imbroglio. OF course the de-
sire Of the commission will be respected by
the Navy Department. ard Instructions will
at once be forwarded to Capt Miller of the
Badger to remain at Apia.
Goodrich to Succeed kautz.
The Newark. which will succeed the
Philadelphia on guard duty at Apia. is
commanded by Capt Casper F. Goodrich,
who is regarded one of the most capable
and discreet officers in the United States
service and as one who can b. safely in
trusted with the care and protection of
the United States interests in the Samoan
Islands or elsewhere. owing TO the inter
national entangl -ments connected with the
government of the Samoan Islands it has
been found necessary to select an officer
OF tact and diplomatic skill and knowledge
To represent the military strength of the
United States during the sessions and after
the departure of the tripartite Samoan
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Grain, Provisions and Cotton u.r..u

Furnished by W: b. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F St. members New YorS
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co, New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
NEW YORK FRANCHISE TAX BILL.

Passes Senate Today by a Vote of 20
to 1S.
ALBANY, N. Y, May 25-The franchise
tax bill passed the senate today by vote
of 80 to 10 Three democratic senator's
voted with the solid republican majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
=. IL. j. TAILOR DEAD.
Prominent Negro Democrat Expires
ut Atlanta. Ga.. To-day.

ATLANTA Ga, May 25--S. II. =. Taylor
one of the most prominent negroes in the
United States, died here suddenly early this
morning, He was a leading negro democrat
sut held important positions under Presi-
den CIeyelard's administration. His fami-
" resides in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25

Mr. Taylor was appointed from Kansas
ss recorder OF deeds fOr the District of Co
l. nhia by President Cleveland May %
1S?4 succeeding iSe late Il. Il Bruce HIS
selection by Mr. Cleveland met with little
favor. his appointment being opposed by
the people IF the District. both i'm and out
o. ne dsmocr attic party. almost without ex-
teptiun- His confirmation was bitterly
contested the District committee TO which
the nomination was referred. having re-
ported uHfavorably upon it. But after
hanging fire for some time the nomination
was finally confirmed by the Senate
He was succeeded by Mr.. Henry p Cheat
ham IF North Carolina. May Is 1897 who
was appointed by President Mckinney,
During his &C uPancy Of the office Tayl6r
net with opposition even with those OF his
own race who had at the time of his nom
nation espoIsed his cause, and as a result
If newspaper criticism. made of him nv
Nm- Calvin Chase the latter was sentenced
go Imprisonment in Jail for ninety days Tor
criminal libel
t-pon the election of Mr.. Mckinley Tay-
i'r claimed to have been a hard-monty
democrat. and TO have favored the election
uf Mr.. Mckinley He went so far in these
claims as TO assert that he would be per
uitted by President Mckinley 10 retain the
position at his Taylor 81 pleasure. The
.ariy nomination o. x-Representatfye
th~at nam. however. indicated that Taylor
was somewhat mistaken in the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Utilization of Wires

me volunteer signal corps detachment
under Capt. Edgar Russell. has since the
commencement Of hostilities rendered NOT
only important, but Indispensable services
by means of the wires of this detachment
precision and uniformity of action have
Keen insured throughout a line which I'm
the first instance was about four miles in
extent, and has been gradually extended
70 nearly, If not quite ten. In addition TO
dlrect contact with the firing line at all
important points headquarters have been
Kept within almost instant advice and or
ders of the department commander. and
also, by flag and torch, i'll communication
with the navy.
AS means of practical control wire serv-
ice in the hands of trained, skiIlfuI and
fearless men may be regarded as an indis-
pensable adjunct of modern war During
the twenty-four days Of hostilities covered
by this report there have been dispatched
and received at headquarters 11l6 mes
sages, communicating orders and informa-
ton Of vital Importance relating exclusively
10 the military situation.
The accompanying extract from the de-
tailed report of Capt Russell shows the pos
sibilities of developing system of coop
Grafton whereby the fire of ships can be
effectually controlled for the purpose of
land operations:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Officials Much Gratiaed,

Inc war Department today gave open
expression to the satisfaction with which it
receives these statements Of Major General
Macarthur, as far as they relate to the
food supplies of the American troops in the
Philippines. Secretary Alger acting at the
instance of the President, has already given
special instructions to General Otis to cause
a careful inquiry to be made by a COM
petent board of experts into the sufficency
or the present army ration for the wants
or the Americans in the Philippines realiz-
ing that the climatic conditions there might
warrant considerable changes in the estab-
hshed food supplies. But meanwhile both
the PRESIDENT and the Secretary of War are
gratihedto learn from Major General Mac
arthur that the army is abundantIy SUD-
Piled with the best of Australian beef and
with the choicest of American vegetables in
good quantity.
Inc Glacier. which sailed today from Fort
Monroe Tor Gibraltar, is making an expert
ment IN food supply that is being watched
with interest. She carries million pounds
OF fresh beef in her refrigerators for the
sailors and troops at Manila, and II this
can De Kept in good condition for the sixty
days required for the passage there will
oe an opportunity to make a comparison
between the American beef and the Aus
trailan beef with which the Americans have
so far been supplied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
Food supply of the Army.

The service of the subsistence depart
ment has been exceptionally good In every
respect, and has attracted the favorable at
tenuon of everybody informed in the prem
Uses including many foreign officers who
nave visited the lines. The supply of Amer
lean soldiers engaged in active field opera
IlohS on these distant shores with choice
1resh beef from Australia, the very best
quanty OF fresh vegetables from the United
states and condensed water, together with
all other parts of the ration in abundant
quantity and good quality is certainly
Just cause for warm congratulation of all
concerned"
Especial attention Is invited to the re-
marks or the chief quartermaster in re-
Spect OF the employment of coolies for the
purpose of transportation I'm the event of
prolonged struggle in these islands
The report of the chief surgeon discloses
the intelligent and efficient service rem
/ oered by the medical department in caring
Tor the dead and wounded of the division
The commendable manner in which the
work of this department has been perform
eo attracted favorable attention from the
hrst and all impressions to that end have
been confirmed by the subsequent excellent
results attending the hospital treatment of
the wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25
FOOD SUPPLY FOR THE ARMY
Soldiers Provided With Fresh Beef and
Vegetables.
Utilization of Wires for CommunIcs-
tfon-COntroIIing ships Fire
From Land.

The President, the Secretary of War and
the officials of the War Department gener-
ally are highly gratified over the admins
tiation of the staff departments of the
army IN the trying campaign in the Philip
pines. as shown by the following extracts
from the report of Maj. Gen. Macarthur
in regard to the operations during Febru-
airy. all Of which statements are known TO
have been approved by Gen. Otis:
THE service of the quartermaster's and
subsistence departments, under the general
supervision of their respective chiefs at
these headquarters. was, Immediately after
the fighting commenced, placed in the
hands of regimental commanders, who were
required to open communication with their
city quarters, and thereafter maintain a
line of supplies between those points and
their front The complete success of this
arrangement, and the satisfactory results
attained Hereunder, are set forth in most
gratifying detail in the admra BILE reports
of the chief quartermaster and chief COM
miSSary of the division