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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

gress "in time of war; an admission in one
respect that war exists in the PHILIPPINES.
Ihis is the only official manner, however.
In which any such recognition is given. The
authorities have carefully refrained from
admitting that the country is In a state of
war. for the obvious reason that such an
admission cannot be safely made without
international entanglements which would
be embarrassing. To admit that the United
states Is in state of war would be notice
Tor all nations to exercise a strict neutral
ity between the fighting forces. American
men-of-War would be barred from foreign
ports beyond the twenty-four- hour limit
prescribed by law. The same thing would
mean recognition of belligerency for the
insurgents.
1t is stated that the controller of the
treasury has rendered no opinion since the
beginning of the war with Spain 1t is also
said that the War Department has several
times recently submitted the matter to the
controller, but has each time withdrawn
sure to decide that no state of war exists
rms would deprive the soldiers of the in
creased pay and would take away one of
the inducements for enlistment In the
army.
The matter is one which the administra-
tlon is handling carefully. 1t is proba bic
that the war Department will continue to
pay the additional money for some time to
come, as the controllers decision. any way
1t might be rendered, would be harmful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Trial Open Only to Those i'm the
Classified Service.

The United States civil service commits
sion announces that on July IA eNamina-
ton will be held at the rooms OF the COM
mission for the purpose of establishing pro-
motion regis ers for the position of clerks
in the various departments and Offices at
Washington.
Only those persons who twenty years
of age and over and who occupy subordi-
nate classified positions in the apportioned
service at Washington, the entrance exam
nations for which are below the grade OF
clerk or persons who are legal residents of
the states which have not received their
full share of appointments, and who have
served two years or more in the classified
service, are eligible for this examination.
Persons desiring to enter this examina-
ton should apply to the appointment clerk
of the department in which they are en-
ployed. 10 the United States civil ser
vice commission, for application blanks
form 3I2), which should be properly exc
cuted and filed with the commission prior
TO the hour of closing business on July 10.
The efficiency record of each person who
files application must be entered on his
application, and the certificate at the bot
tom Of the application must be properly
filled out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
MEXICAN SECURITIES GOOD.
RefundinS the Debt, Converting In
terest From g to 3 Per Cent.

RefundinS the Debt, Converting In
terest From 6 to Per Cent.
The Mexican authorities here are highly
gratifed at the successful conversion of
the Mexican debt from 6 to a ) per cent
basis, which has just been accomplished by
the Mexican minister of finance, Mr.. Lii
mantour, through combination of Ameri-
can and European capitalists. Mr.. Liman-
tour came first to New York and spent a
week before going to the European money
centers, where the conversion was COM
pleted. 1t is understood that the Morgan
interests, which represent the American
branch of the investment, are those which
are more particularly engaged in foreign
markets.
Speaking of the conversion, a leading
Mexican official said today:
ut shows that Mexican securities COM
mand the attention of the best money mar
kets, and at rates much better than here
tofore. The old loan negotiated in the sos
was at per cent, but all this is now re-
funded and extended at per cent. There
is miSapprehenSion in this country as to
how Mexico pays the interest on her bonds
the statement being made that she has
heretofore paid in silver, and will hereafter
have to pay in gold. AS a matter of fact,
she has always paid in gold as that is re-
quired by the bond market, so that the con-
version has no significance in disclosing a
change from silver to gold in interest pay
ments. Neither has it any bearing on the
internal finances of Mexico, or the status
of the silver standard of the country. 1t is
simply an extension of the debt at better
terms and under circumstances which are
very creditable to Mexico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Captain Dreyfus Declares He Still
Loves Them Both.
BE C0NFERS With HIS COUNSEL
Affecting Meeting With Demange,
Who Defended Him in 1894.
HIS MEN IMPRESSING ALL

RENNES, France, July 3.-Maitres La
bor1 and Demange counsel for Dreyfus,
VINO had long conference with Madame
Dreyfus yesterday, visited Dreyfus in the
military prison at 10 o'clock this morning
Inc permit for the lawyers to enter the
prison bore the inscription:
Tenth army corps, tribunal of the court
Martial. Permit to communicate, available
until the day judgment is delivered. Mon
sleur -, counsel of the court of appeals
Is authorized to communicate with Captain
Dreyfus, whom he is charged to defend.
(slgned) MAJOR CARRIERE."
Could Not Speak
This was the first time NJ Demange the
defender of Dreyfus at the court-martiaI of
1884, and Dreyfus have seen each other
since the sentence.
On entering the room NJ. Demange and
Dreyfus threw themselves into each others.
arms. The scene was most touching: nei-
ther was able to utter a word, but warmly
embraced.
Dreyfus when able to speak thanked NJ.
Demange for his devoted services
Knew Nothing of Events.
NJ. Demange then presented NJ Labori.
who had been a silent spectator in the
background of the foregoing scene. Drev-
voice choked by emotion expressed the
deepest gratitude for the splendid manner
in which NJ. Labori had championed his
cause NM. Demange and Labori then
gave the prisoner general review of all
that has happened since Dreyfus was sent
to Devils Island. Dreyfus explained that
ne knew nothing but what was contained
In the volume which NJ. Labori had sent
rim, giving him account of the pro-
ceedings of the court Of cessation in 1888
NM. Demange and Labori then left. They
were both greatly impressed with the ap-
pearance of Dreyfus, they declared who
both physically and mentally, is in much
better health than they anticipated.
Speech Partially ParaIyzed.
The composure of Dreyfus is the theme of
all tongues. 1t seems that in the train one
of, the officers began to read a newspaper
but although Dreyfus had not seen a paper
since he left France he did not display the
slightest interest.
He speaks very little and seems 70 s,1rser
a partial paralysis of speech. owing to his
long silence. Even on board the Sfax he
had to communicate with the officers by
writing.
Loves France PassiOnateIy.
He is credited on good authority with the
following:
My condemnation and sentence were the
symbol of anti-Jewish odium. My judges
were invountarily deceived May my un-
deserved expiation put an end to all racial
or religious feuds in the army and in that
france which have passionately loved and
served"
The Prince of Monaco has written
Madame Dreyfus sympathetic letter in
viting her husband to sojourn at his chateau
after the acquittal, which, in the Judgment
Oh the prince, is certain to be pronounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
PROF. HARRINGTON DISMISSED.
Former Chief of the Weather Burea,
Relieved by His Successor.

Prof. Mark W. Harrington has been dis
missed from the service of the weather
bureau. Prof. Harrington was the prede-
cessor of Prof. Willis S. Moore, chief of the
weather bureau, and after having been re
lieved from that place and given a subordi-
nate assignment, resigned and became
president Of the Washington State Univer-
sity. He returned to the service of the
weather bureau about the time the war
with Spain broke out and was placed in
charge of the signal service at San Juan,
Porto Rico. The climate did not agree with
him and he became i'll, and the service he
rendered, while highly efficient at first, be-
came unsatisfactory to the authorities here
and he was relieved from duty. He was
given a leave of absence for two months,
and after that was assigned to the station
in the Barbados, West Indies, which he did
not like, and he made an appeal to Presi-
dent Mckinley. Subsequently he was re-
lieved from further service In the weather
bureau. He is now at his home at Mount
Vernon, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
MOVING A DEPARTMENT.
Archives, Desks and Office Furniture
to Be Taken to the eP q. RuiIdinr

within short time the work incident to
the transfer of the Post Office Department
to the new building on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. will begin.
The contract for the work has been
awarded to the Merchants Parcel Delivery
Company of this city, John l.. Newbold
proprietor, and is regarded as one of the
largest undertakings of its kind ever at
tempted in this city
1t will require 100 teams and 500 men to
make the change in the required time
First of all, the files will be moved There
are many tons of these that could very
readily be destroyed, as far as their use
fulneSS is concerned, but it REQUIRES an act
of Congress to do it. Following the moving
OF the useless material, the post office
museum will next be transferred II will
be located on the second floor facing I1th
street. The dead letter office will be the
hrst of the working divisions transferred
According to the present plans the work
ing force of the office will move September
10 On the first of September the con-
tractor will begin to move the desks and
office furniture. Only fifteen DAYS are ner
m1tted for the completion of this work, and
1t will require the efforts of an army of
workmen to do the work
The contest for the contract was spirited
but the local firm won because of its we'll
Known ability to handle large contracts
All or the rooms in the new building have
peen assigned and the 9erks know exact
ly where they are to be Scated.
Many of them have visited their new
quarters and there will be no unnecessary
complications when the actual transfer
goes if-to effect
1t is possible that several of the di-
visions Will suspend work for day or So
but the regular work of the office will NOT
be materially interrupted.
The contractors agreed to move the fur
niture, safes and fixtures for 81, 5S9 They
Will move the old files and papers for 81. 80
q ten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Standish has sailed from Norfolk for
Annapolis.
The Michigan has arrived at Put-in-Bay
The Solace has sailed from San Francisco
for the Philippines, via Honolulu.
The Alliance has sailed from New Lon
don for Plymouth, England, with appren-
tees aboard.
The Philadelphia has gone up to Mare
Island.
The Glacier has sailed from Colombo for
Singapore.
The Enterprise has arrived at Annapolis
The Boston has arrived at Yokohama
The tugs Potomac and Piscataqua, have
been ordered to tow the Hist to Port Royal
The Machias has teen ordered to San
Juan, F. r.. and then to return to the
North Atlantic squadron.
The Yorktown and the Eagle have been
ordered TO the Portsmouth, N. H., navy
yard, to undergo repairs.
The Panther's crew has been assigned to
the duty of caring for all the vessels laid
up at League Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
BUFFALO WILL BID FOR THEM.
VIII Make Efforts to Obtain Exhibits
at the Paris ExpOsitiOn.

Major Fred. Bracket, the secretary of
the American commission to the Paris ex-
position, said today that the directors of
the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo
will keep representative at the Paris ex-
position who will endeavor to induce as
many concerns and exhibitors as possible,
especially of the Central and South Amer
lean republics, to transfer their goods di-
rect to Buffalo from the Paris fair Brazil
Is the only important country on this hem
isphere which is doing nothing for the Paris
exposition. All other countries will be we'll
represented. Major Brackett said it would
be a great advantage to Buffalo to have
the splendid exhibits transferred there.
Major Brackett says that the Parts ex-
position has decided not to permit state
exhibits from this country, and will make
no concessions to separate states. They
must place their exhibits with that of this
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
INTEREST IN THE YACHTS.
Ihe Columbia and Defender Meet To-
morrow in LarchmOnt Regatta

NEW YORK, July 3.-Interest in the
racers, Columbia and Defender was una
hated today. Echo bay is already fun of
yachts, gathered in anticipation of the
Larchmont regatta tomorrow, and scores
OF yachtsmen were discussing the big boats
ard critically watching their movements.
Columbia started out shortly before half
past IL O'Clock for another tuning-up sail.
The main object was to give her crew more
exercise at her sails, which are not yet
working satisfactorily. She started before
the wind under mainsail. working topsail,
slaysall and Jib. When she reached the
middle OF the sound she luffed around and
pointed westward, almost into the wind
Hundreds of eager eyes watched her until
she disappeared in the mist that yelled the
sound toward New York
MeanWhile Defender was lying at her an
chor&ge, as she was not going out today
She was visited by many admirers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
THIRTY LIVES LOST
Estimated Fatalities Due to the Re.
cent Floods in Texas


ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July IA special to the
Post-Dispatch from Austin. Tex saws.
Reports from central and southern TEXAS
at noon say the weather has cleared
throughout the region flooded The water
is either receding or is at a standstill CAL
vert is still isolated except by long dis
lance telephone. Estimates of the number
OF lives lost place it at thirty 1t will be
several days before the real situation can
be learned No estimate of property loss
places the total at less than s5,Oo0,O0 This
includes the damage to railroads. which
exceeds anything ever before known in the
state Only two white persons are known
10 nave been drowned, T. S. Dawson a
merchant of Port Sullivan, and an un-
known man, north of Calvert 1t is feared.
however, that other white persons were
crowned southwest of Hearne in a district
That has not been heard from since last
Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
NOW WITH THE PRESIDENT
Justice Cox Handed in His Resignation This
Morning.
Regret at His Retirement by Members
of the Bar-SOme Outside
Candidates.

Justice Walter S. Cox of the District
Supreme Court visited the White House
early this morning and personally handed
his resignation to President Mckinley.
The latter spoke admiringly of the long
and honorable career of Judge Cox and ex-
pressed regret at his retirement.
Judge Cox declineds,to say anything ex-
cept that the resignation will be accepted.
Outside Candidates.
While it is too early for the President to
consider candidates for the place, the name
Of D. K. Watson is mentioned. Mr.. Wat
son was attorney general of Ohio while
President Mckinley was governor. He is
now a member of the commission which
is codfying the criminal laws Of the
United States. Solicitor General Richards
VINO is now in Europe, has been talked of
in the past for just such an opening. Both
men are personal, warm friends of the
President.
Regretted by the Bar.
The retirement of Judge Cox is sincerely
regretted by every member of the District
bar. OF kind and lenient disposition, he
meted out justice without show of harsh
ness. Always calm and collected, nothing
durried him. He was equitable and just in
all matters and did everything in his power
to accommodate the lawyers. He never
questioned their motives, but accepted the
ex parte statements of the reputable bar
risters as unbiased truth. Judge Cox could
not hurt ones feelings, and very rarely
said no" to any petition that had SEM
blance of right in it. His counsel was
widely sought, and there was a universal
endeavor to have him sit as the trial JUS
tice in equity causes.
He endeared himself to all of the lawyers
who practiced before him. His opinions
We're founded upon firm principles of law
and equitable Jurisprudence. In Criminal
Court proceedings his sentences were never
excessively heavy.
Judge Cox was fond of his judicial work
and doubtless retires reluctantly from ac-
tive duty. His knowledge of District laws
is unsurpassed.
He will spend the summer in Virginia, as
has been his custom for many years past.
Judge Cox goes first to Hot Springs, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
INCREASED GEN. WOODS COMMAND.
Given the Military Department of
Puerto Priuctpe,

By direction of the President. the mill
itary department of Puerto Principe has
been consolidated with the department of
Santiago, and Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood
has been placed in command OF the new
department. Col. Louis H. Carpenter 9th
Cavalry, who has been temporarily In COM
mand of the department of Puerto Prin-
cipe, has been transferred to the command
of the Sth Cavalry, which regiment is now
stationed in that province, and he will re-
main on duty there. Gen. Wood will leave
New York today or tomorrow for Santiago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
For Trial of can't. Fenton

. General Jas. H. Wilson, commanding the
military department: Of Santa Clara and
Matanzas, has notified the War Department
that he has appointed a general court
martial for the trial of Captain E. B. Fen
ton, United States volunteers, depot COM
missary at Cienfuegos, on charge growing
out of his alleged participation in the re-
cent disturbances at Cienfuegos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Marquis Ito Warns Japan to Protect
Herself,

TACOMA, Wash, July 3.-Recent Japan
ese papers say that Marquis Ito, former
premier of Japan, in a recent address, de-
clared his firm belief that the partition of
China among the powers of Europe is only
a question of time. He added that Japan
must take steps for her own protection.
making every effort to maintain a rate of
progress equal to that of the countries by
which she will be confronted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for ans
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering Il at
this Office, in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week: 25 cents
Tor two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-offlce to another should
give the last address as we'll as the
new one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Personal Mention.

Mr.. James e. Fitch is spending the month
of July at Haverford, Pa.
Mr.. Jean ]. Crandall. who served as page
in the United States Senate from 1893 to
1897, leaves tomorrow for Tucson, Ariz 10
accept position under the Southern Pa
cifc railroad.
Mr.. Victor e. Desio has left the city to
visit his sisters i'm Trenton, Nj
Rev. DIR. George S. Duncan of the Eckine-
ton Presbyterian Church left today for
Cambridge, Mass, where he will spend his
vacation of six weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Gen. Grcely's Presence Wanted.

Prof. McGee, acting president of the Ma
tional Geographic Society; Prof. Willis
S. Moore. Mr.. Chas. J. Bell and other men,
bers of that organization, called on Sec
retary Alger this morning and asked that
General Greely be assigned to attend the
sessions of the International Geographic
Society, which meets in Germany during
the coming summer They stated that
they desired to have General Greely act as
chairman of the delegation from the Geo.
graphical Society Of this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
ADDITIONAL CASUALTIES,
Gen. Otis Reports the Latest List of
Killed and Wounded.

A cable message was received at the
War Department this morning from Gen
Otis, at Manila, giving list of additional
casualties among the troops in the Philip
piEes. as follows:
Killed-4th Cavalry, at Huntinlupa June
20, C, William Nolan; 18th Infantry near
San Fernando, 18th, +, John c. McHuner.
WounGed-12th Infantry, T, William II.
pingey, elbow, slight; +, Aaron c. Wise,
wrist, slight; 5lst Iowa, c, Edward Il.
Brown, mates, moderate. 9:15 a. m. OTIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Somewhat Improved.

Mr.. James L. Norris received dispatch
from Mrs. Newman today. saying that the
bishop is somewhat improved Mr. Norris
says that about two weeks ago Bisiaop
Newman had d fall. which injured his back.
and that his present indispositfon comes
from that, and that, from the tone of Mrs
Newman's dispatch. 1t is not believed here
that he is at present in a critical condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
EXECUTIVE MANSION CHANGES.
Promotions and Appointments in Ac-
cOrdance With the Appropriation Bill

Acting Secretary Cortelyou today an
nounced the following promotions and ap-
pointments at the Executive Mansion, TAX
ing effect at the beginning of the fiscal
year:
From clerk of class three, at $1,000, to
clerk of class four, at 81 ,S0e-Rudolph For
ster of the District of Columbia, Arthur J.
Leonard of Michigan, Edward W. Smithers
of Virginia.
To be messengers at 500 per annum-
Louis Bryant, by transfer from the Treas
ury Department.; Robert F. Anderson, by
transfer from the Navy Department.
These promotions and appointments are
in accordance with the last appropriation
bill, and constitute all the changes made
possible by its provisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Absent Cabinet omcial..

Secretary Wilson has gone west to visit
experimental stations, and will be gone
about six weeks. The Secretary will study
the irrigation problem in Wyoming, Mon
tana and other states Prof Willis L.
Moore is acting secretary of agriculture
Postmaster General Smith has gone to
Omaha, Neb., and will return this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
BISHOP NEWMAN'S ILLNESS.
Gradually SuccumbinE to Diseases nj
Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA, N. Y, July 3.-At O'Clock
this morning there was no Improvement
in the condition of Bishop John P. New
man of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Attending physicians Were unable to give
any encouragement. He is believed to be
gradually succumbing to myeltis, form of
paralysis, and pneumonia. The bishop is
seventy-three years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Canadian ArtiIiery May Enter

The State Department has received an
application from the Kingston (Ont.) Bat
terry of Artilisry for permission to cross the
line of the United States and Secretary
Hay has granted the request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
SOLDIERS PAID WARTIME RATES.
But Official Recognition of Conditions
is Carefully Withheld,

1t is stated today that the War Depart
ment is still paying the army the 20 per
cent increase in pay authorized by Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
JOHN r.. McLEsN's INTENTIONS.

He wants the Nom nation for Govern
/ or; Then Place on Ticket in 1900.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
COLUMBUS, Ohio. July 3-John r. Nc
Lean is candidate for the democratic
nomination for governor and will doubtless
get it. His political manager. L. G. Rer-
nard, authorizes the statement He says
that Mclean does not care much about the
office itself, but wants to keep his hand on
the party machine, as he intends to be on
the national ticket in 1890 and is very much
in earnest about that.