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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-04
DELAWARE INDICTMENTS oUAsHED.

Dover Del, May (specaD.-The indictments
against E. c. Hegeman for tampering with and
forging Endorsements on a Senate bill relating
10 gambling we're quashed to-day IN the superb, ,S
Court and Hegeman was discharged. TWO OF me
three Judges sustained the motion 70 auash tns
ND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-04
covvayD FOR GENERAL ANDERSON.

HE Is ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
LAKES
Washington, May 3-Brisadier-"ene,a no'. .'s
- .,o, r,bo has returned recently from the
ph,I,nn,ne. has been assigned to command the
Dfpartment OF the Lakes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-04
RECIPROCITY WITH ITALY.
AN AGREEMENT UNDER THE DINGLEY LAW
NEARLY COMPLETED.

Washington May "A reciprocity agreement be-
tween the United States and Italy is nearing COM
pletion. There has been no serious division over
the points involved but much time has been taken
in correspondence between Washington and Rome
The agreemen, Is under the Dnglew law, allow
ing a reduction OF duty on certain specified goods
imported 10 this country in exchange for conces-
sionn in the duties American goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-04

Herbert Wolcott Bowen is the fourth son OF the
late Henry C. Bowen. who was proprietor OF The
New-York Independent" He born in Brook
lyn attended the Polytechnic. Yale University and
Columbia Law School, afterward spending two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-04
UFRPFRT W. ROWEN

The nAwy appointed Minister to Persia
years f. study n Paris and Berlin: He was APP
poini ~ Consul AT barcelona by President mar
Cleveland and retained in office by President NC
Kiricy He Will succeed at his new post his broth
er-in-iaw Arthur Sherburne Hardy, who goes 10
Athens az American Minister.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-04
CAUCUS COMMITTEES CURRENCY PLAN.
REPRESENTATIVE HENDERSON EXPLAINS 1T TO
THE PRESIDENT.

Washington May 3-Representatve Henderson.
Of Iowa had a haf-hour's conference with the
Presiden. to-day regarding the work Of the Re-
publican Caucus Committee OF the House Of Rep
resentatives at Atlantic City. He explained to
the President at length the currency reform plan
which the committee unanimously decided TO rec
ommend TO the Republicans Of the next House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-04
nr,Mnrn TRADE AND FrsHERIEs

sp.aking about the proposed removal OF the duties
,mnosed upon Canadian lumber imported into TINS
country The North American Review writer says
tba, Urea lumber might be granted without serious
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
PROSPECTS OF AN EXTRA SESSION.

G UGH conflicting reports come from Washington
y concerning the outlook for an extra session of
- Congress it would seem the issue is to be left
for time and chance to determine. Statements from
high in authority show wide disagreement
Some sanguine shall have an extra session.
equally sanguine we shall not while others
frankly admit they do not know.
Not long ago Secretary Alger was quoted as saving
if the army reorganization bill were not passed there
would surely be extra session Secretary Gage also
is reported as sharing that opinion. In recent inter
view he is stated to have said 'Will there be an
extra session? That depends the fate of the army
bill If Congress does not pass that bill at this session
there will certainly be extra session"
On the other hand Senator Hanna is reported to
have stated to an interviewer in New York can ex-
ira session is not at all probable. Our Democratic
friends would like to force into one, so as to help
them out of their free silver muddle but they are
going to be disappointed that score" Proceeding
further with the question and referring to the demand
for extra session to deal with the issue OF monetary
reform, the Senator is quoted as saying:
Some of our financial here in New York CITY
came over to Washington not long ago, urging an
extra session OF Congress to pass monetary legislation
When they realized what such session would mean
however and heard the opinion of the country outside
OF New York, they became entirely satisfied to trust
to the judgment of the administration AS I under
stand the present position, 1t is that nothing but an
emergency far beyond anything now in sight will
justify the President in calling Congress together,
possibly for the whole summer and reopening debate
on all manner OF questions"
This statement with respect financial legislation
is not at all in accord with the views attributed to
Secretary Gage, who is reported have said on the
occasion of his recent visit to Chicago:
Financial reform is neither dead asleep. The
extraordinary prosperity of the Government finances
and of the business of the country has combined with
the glut OF important business in Congress to delay it.
But the delay only adds the of its Importance
and makes it clearer every day that legislation is
needed"
From the confusion of these reports the only con-
clusion that can be drawn is that the administration is
keeping its own council, and is awaiting develop
nents Despite the statements attributed to Senator
Hanna the chances shall have extra session.
Some of the measures before Congress too i'm
portant to be kept waiting and it is not likely they
be dealt with at this session. The people wish the
Nicaragua Canal BILL the Hawaiian Government BILL
the shipping bill and currency reform bill enacted
into law; and their postponement for another year
would be gross bunder
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
THE INTERESTS OF PARTY.

T HE people who are attempting to force Ian
Burns into the Senate suffering acute
attack OF party loyalty. The Record-Umon
has discovered that the people demand Republican
Senator and will punish the party if one is not de-
livered AS this is the voice OF the Southern Paclnc
Railroad, we desire to answer 1t, that there would
have been Republican Senator early IN the session
il the Southern Pacific Railroad had kept faith with
the people and made good the word OF the Republican
party that that corporation out OF politics. Grant
ing the great necessity for the election OF Republican
Senator the seat to be filled in the Senate belongs
to the party and the people and the Southern
Pacific Railroad No friend OF that company, no
stockholder in it. no decent authorized to speak
for it, can give any make any apology Tor
its selection of Dan Burns and its attempt to elect
him Senator No such thing dreamed of before
the election. Had it been limited at the Republican
party would have lost the State II he is elected now
no power on earth can save the State the party in
1000 Every man of sense connected with the rail
road knows this. To elect Burns defeat.
The Record Union shvers with fear OF what may
may come if no Senator is elected We agree with 1t
that one should be chosen. But an Oregon Repub-
lican Legislature refused to elect Objectionable
man, and rather than do dsgracefu thing did moth
ing. The people did not punish the party for it.
On the contrary, they doubled its majority at the
next election and enabled it to elect decent man
and statesman to the Federal Senate
Things are at bad stage if the people ready to
kill party for being decent, but will give II further
confidence only on condition that it will be dirty
We repeat let the Southern Pacific Company draw
OF this fight, let the Legislature alone and attend
to its railroad business, and there be Republican
Senator in forty-eight hours.
We and the whole Republican press insisted last
fall that the railroad out OF politics So did Gov
ernor Gage and every candidate and speaker of the
Republican party. We don't know how others feel
about it, but don't like the railroad to make all
liars
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
THE SENATORIAL SCANDALS.

T is doubtful whether any proposition in politics
more thoroughly settled than the very
late of eectng United States Senators by pop
ular vote. There is no question that ii the Federal
Senate is to continue to enjoy the respect of
the country and its legislation receive the acquies
cence of the masses change will have be effected
in the mode of eectng its members
1t is really getting that a Senator who reaches
his station without scandal becomes a verable curl
osy among statesmen. Outside the old States, where
some OF the traditions of the fathers still
nue be the rule of action no United States Sena-
tors elected nowadays without the assistance of
money, political corruption and debauchery.
Things have been little worse this year than
before In three Western Legislatures not only have
there been open charges of bribery but investigating
committees have actually accumulated evidence to
sustain them Only the other day candidate before
the Utah Legislature was accused of offering $1,000
a vote, and less than month ago member of the
Montana Legislature walked to the Speakers desk
and handed roll Of greenbacks, which had been
given him by another candidate In the California
Legislature two members have been convicted of &C
cepting the money OF Senatorial candidate prior to
the election and in both cases the moral turpitude
OF the act has not seemed to shock anybody.
1t is impossible that such things as these should
continue and the principal legislative body of the
country survive Either the power to elect Senators
must be taken from the Legislatures, which have
proved entirely unworthy OF the trust a radical
change is bound take place in the character OF the
Federal Senate 1t is incredible that men who reach
positions in that body by the of money can be-
come honest or trustworthy afterward No stream
above its source. A debauched and cor
rupted Legislature never produced Senator capable
OF representing an honest and moral people.
The question is, how to bring this reform about
Petitions and mass meetings have been s1opested
and perhaps in their way they might do some good
Votes OF the people which, SO far TAKEN indicate
an overwhelming public sentiment in favor OF
change, might also tend to produce the reform But
something stronger than all this is necessary If the
people knew the danger which beset them of having
ultimately Senate composed entirely of corruption
lists and booders they would arise nlasse and wipe
the reproach off the face of the country Perhaps we
shall be forced to await the formation of public
opinion that will manifest itself in this way In the
meantime, however, all good citizens should work
uniformly for the reform The preservation of their
liberties demand that they should pull in this drec-
ton all together.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21

proposed are generally in favor OF submitting 1t ana
giving the people opportunity to vote upon II.
AS result OF this condition OF public sentiment the
people have a large power OF initiative When any
considerable number of influential persons desire
constitutional amendment submitted to the popular
vote they can obtain the concession without much
difficulty 1t is not incumbent upon them to show
that any particular proportion of the voters desire to
have the issue submitted 1t is simply necessary to
demonstrate by petition or otherwise that strong
body of citizens favor the proposition in order to
get the Legislature to concede it
In most States of the Union the popular vote on
constitutional amendments does not amount to an
effective referendum because comparatively few sub
iccts are covered by the organic law In California
however, the State constitution is more like code OF
laws than true constitution, and accordingly there IS
in wide variety of issues to be submitted to the
popular vote. The practice has now become so well
settled it will hardly be broken up and although pro-
posals to amend the constitution nearly always
beaten the polls, shall unquestionably have such
questions submitted in greater less numbers at
every election so long as the present constitution
stands
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
SUPERVISORS
RECONSIDER
APPROPRIATION
Restore the Hall of
Justice Fund.

The Supervisors at their meeting yester-
day acted on two important matters
squarely in opposition to DR.. Perrault. In
one instance the chairman of the Finance
Committee alone voted against a resolu-
ton undoing some of his handiwork, while
in another he had only Supervisor Heyer's
vote in addition to his own. Mr.. Lack
mann was excused from voting.
The first check in the supervisorial ca
reer of the medico representing the Ninth
Ward was experienced when the matter
of the appropriation for furnishing the
Hall of Justice was presented to the board
in a different guise to that it had assumed
on a former occasion. AT that time a res
olution, presented by Dr. Perrault, was
passed reducing the appropriation 100000
This. with an additional $4,000. was allowed
the County Clerks Office to meet de-
ficiency left as legacy by the last adj
ministration. After a short discussion
yesterday the former action was rescind-
ed and the money was restored to the
fund for the furnishing of the Hall of
Justice. The resolution which brought
about this change of front was introduced
by Supervisor Aigeltinger and reads:
Whereas, The increase in the appropria-
ton of the County Clerk made by resolu-
ton No. 1913 of s24,S 800 in the general fund
for deputies and copyists is not required,
as that officer proposes to keep as nearly
as possible within the appropriation made
for the expenditures of his office; and
whereas owing to the alterations, furni-
ture and other requirements In the furnish
ing and fitting UP of the Hall of Justice
ready for occupancy the appropriation
therefor should remain at SIS, 900; therefore
Resolved, That the appropriation for fur
nishing the Hall of Justice building be in
creased 0.000 making the appropriation
ss5 000 as heretofore intended; and provided
that the appropriation for salaries of
County Clerk deputies and copyists be in
creased $4,000 and fixed at s76 800. as and for
the requirements of said municipal i'm
provements
AS though this was not sufficient the
board transferred $35, 1000 from the street
light fund to the street fund proper, in
the face of DR.. Perraults objection. This
action was determined upon by the Street
Committee at it's last meeting. The only
dissenting vote against its adoption was
Dr. Perrault's. Under the law this money
fiscal year. To make it the board can
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
THE INITIATIVE IND THE REFER
ENDUM

7 7 HILE the Populists and their allies are talk
vi ing OF making campaign of education in the
State in favor OF the incorporation into our
political system of the initiative and the referendum
appears the operation of constitution has vir
tuay brought the system into vogue already.
The constitution removes from the Legislature and
embodies in the organic law many matters requr-
ing revision from time to time that the submission
tc the people OF proposals for amending the constu
ton has become common practice. At every State
election there has been for number Of years past
several such amendments to be voted upon This
practice is in the fullest of the word the use Of
the referendum, and the range of questions which it
covers is about as broad as any one except an ex-
tren1ist can desire.
The constitution does not provide for the initiative
but the evolution of politics has of itself brought
that about. The submission of constitutional amend
rnents has become common that there is now
hardly any serious objection to the practice. Even
persons who opposed to the particular measure
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21

IF a thing of beauty is joy forever
/ The Call office will never know sor-
1 row. IT has received from the crew
l. of the Monterey, most graciously ana
unexpectedly bestowed, a glIt WHICH,
while in itself valuable, the finest work
of the skilled craftsman, gains an addl-
tional value from the method OF its be
stowaI The brief letter accompanying
it explains fully the motive, but 1t MOD
estly avoids any reference to the quallty
of the present.
Probably there is not in America an
other such clock, perhaps not another IN
the world, like that brought by the va
lencia. 1t is in the form of warship,
very suggestive of the Monterey, only the
hull is proportionately higher. The nun
down to the water line is of blued steel,
and below of brass polished to mirror
luster. Fore and aft are turrets each
mounting two guns. The turrets are Oh
steel. capped and embellished with shin
ing brass. The forward one has upon one
side a clock and the after one a barom-
eter. Both turrets revolve constantly.
Upon the two smokestacks, finished also
in steel and brass, are thermometers,
one Fahrenheit and the other cenugrade.
Chains of brass encirCle the capStan ana
depend on either side. The capstan IS
surmounted by a compass sclentlhcally
correct The anchor chains and the an
chors are of steel or nickel, as are the
guns protruding warlike from the sides
of the hull. The steering gear is COM
plete, and the propeller whirls unceasing-
". The rudder is of brass, with steel
straps and all over the miniature vessel
every bolt is in place, and every r1Vet.
This tiny Monterey is equipped with
ram which on a real vessel would carry
terror to the enemy The guard rail is
of silver ropes upheld by. brass posts.
Not a detail has been omitted. At the
prov a metal Union Jack makes pre-
tense of waving, and at the stern the
stars and stripes do the same. The
whole artistic mechanism is mounted on
a pedestal of green onyx set off with gold,
and on one side is an ornate silver plate
bearing the inscription:
presented to the San Francisco Call by
the crew of the u. S. S. Monterey, Ma
Mia. p l., January, 1892
One strange feature of the ship is that
there is nowhere on it a mark whereby
can be learned what cunning hands
wrought it. But the work would be
credit to the genius of any nationality.
The clock will be on exhibition at the Of
flee of The Call to-day, and it is well
worth seeing.
The Call thanks the gallant crew of
the Monterey. California takes pride in
the ship and the men aboard of her, and
this gift is appreciated more for what it
indicates even than for its intrinsic
worth, its rarity and its usefulness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
Clock Given The Cali by the Monterey's Crew.
u. S. S. Mon ere,

U. S. S. Monterey,
CAVITE, P. I. January IL, 1899.
Sir: The Of this vessel appreciate
ing the cour tesy Of the San Francisco Call
in Forwarding regularly to them complete
files Of that paper, desired in some manner
to make recogni t on of their pleasure in be-
ing SO remembered when far from their homes
Tt was decided that clock should be
purchased and sent to you, and We were ap-
pointed COMM tee to that this done;
the clock was pur chased and, through our
captain PERM IS on obtained from Lieu
tenant Colonel Pope, U. S. Volunteers, chief
ouartermas Eighth Army Corps, for it to
be carri ed on the first U. S. army transport
leaving for the Uni ted States
To-day have placed the clock on board
the steamer Valencia, in care of her master,
and hope that you will receive it in good
condi it ion.
Express ing the thanks Of the crew of this
vessel for the kind thoughtfu1ness Of your
paper remain, yours most respectfully,
Wo)dA@3 Chief Maoh1n1st, U. S. Navy.
". ~JoAe~,v>~~~z Master at Arms, Sd Class,
no U. S. Navy.
ut aCa/G1 ~~CS~Bla cksmi tn, U. S. Navy.
To John D. spreckels, Proprietor San
Francisco Call.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21

bout, to take place between March 1
and 4.
The Polk street Progress Club request
ed that Polk street be repaved with a
to jackson, and also to relay the pave
ment from Jackson to Broadway. Ths
petition recites the present condition of
Two bids were opened for the building
of steps on Joyce street, near Pine. The
first was for $1,000 and the second for 1924
The original appropriation was $780,
Upon motion of Supervisor Lackmanu
the lower bid was accepted, and the ex-
cess over the appropriation will be drawn
from the urgent necessity fund.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
VICTIM OF THE TRACK,

LIEUTENANT NEALL of the Fourth Cavalry
IS now an exile, or. dead by his own hand, his
l. body rests somewhere beyond the reach OF
searchers.
= This lieutenant was an able and popular officer
His men had for him feeling little less than affection
j.. They gladly obeyed his orders They would have
followed him to the field OF battle and felt that they
had leader Among gentlemen in civil life as in
military. he found ready welcome. He was edu-
: Gated, genial, magnetic, and had way OF winning
friends Yet now, so be that he is dead wander
ing there rests upon his name and honor the brand
III thief and embezzler. Trust has been betrayed
cast aside.
1t is worth while to inquire how all this has hap
pened and the explanation is easy Lieutenant NEAL
was merely another victim OF the insatiate races
which every day furnish trap and bait. Turing the
gulFbe to destruction. He thought he could win.
He thought that by shrewd betting he could lift him
self from the pit into which exravagant habits had
led him, and the result-the inevitable resut-the
result which has become an old story-was the fate
awaiting him,
to that of Wdber OF Figel, OF Norton, the suicide
and Welborn the defaulter There are countless more
who more quietly have achieved the loss of place and
reputation and opportunity through these same
-rsces-a continual temptation bootless hope
The downfall of Neal is a sad instance of that
which continual racing season is accomplishing
for San Francisco. Does the public know that women
walk to the track to their precious nickes
wager some race which has been decided before
the start of the horses? Does know that clerks and
bookkeepers clutch their salaries greediy as to be
able to give all to the cornorants of the track? Such
the simple sorry facts.
San Francisco pays daily thousands of dollars for
the support of ubiquitous institution which fattens
lot OF greedy and constituencies SPECTATORS, here
and there helps 'punger" to unearned fortune,
susains lot of Migrants and touts the while doing
mo good to any legitimate industry, adding nothing
to the Of wealth, teaching nothing to the art
OF breeding. And San Francisco is paying too high
figure for disgrace, crime, pauperism. 1t is time
for the racetracks to be limited in their capacity to
rob. If permitted to operate few days each year
they might do no harm. AS institutions conducted
with time limit, they have fearful power to at
tract and destroy Neal is only sample There are
enough others to make the heart sick
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
The Garbage crematory Case.

The argument in the case of the SAM
tary Reduction Works of San Francisco
against the California Reduction Com
pany ct al was argued yesterday before
United States Circuit Judge Morrow. The
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21

Treat your Eastern friends TO Town
sends California glace fruits; SOC ID in fire
etched boxes or Jap baskets. 627 Markets
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1912
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21
A Calaveras Bankrupt.

r. H. Curry of Angels Camp, CaIaveras
County, filed a petition in bankruptcy yes
terday in the United States District
Court. His liabilities are $23s1 and his
ostensible assets $19SS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21

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