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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
THE NEWS FROM HAVANA
People of Puerto Principe Pleased With
Gen. Carpenter.
Discharged Soldiers without Money
of Men on Public Work.

HAVANA, April 25.-There is much good
feeling in Puerto Principe over the reten-
ton there of Gen. Carpenter as commander
OF the department. La Verdad, published
in the city of Puerto Principe, says:
For our part we should sincerely regret
Gen. Carpenters departure. Though we
nave occasionally attacked him, we must
admit that he has made a good governor
He Is discreet, always has the interests of
the province at heart, has surmounted
great difficulties and has won the applause
of those who were formerly unwilling to
lend him the moral support which he de
served. Our province is quiet, compared
with other parts of the island; there are
no bandits and the farmers are resuming
work"
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is making a tour of
his district and will return to his head
quarters on Thursday.
Five American soldiers who were dis
charged on Sunday and who were waiting
for transportation and pay have been com
PEELED to sleep in the parks and beg for
food. OF 200 men discharged on Sunday
only thirty-eight received tickets, although
more than 500 is due to each man.
The stcVedOres have struck for - ~ per
day, instead of 81, the pay which they have
been receiving. Capt. Kay, who is in charge
of the wharves. has been given squad of
soldiers to prevent interference with the
new men.
The lis men who have been at work build
ing barracks at Buena Vista have gone out
on strike, demanding $l25 per day. They
now receive 81 cents. All the employees of
the Havana waterwoIks struck yesterday.
They are being replaced by new men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
CLASH BETWEEN COURTS
Federal and State Tribunals Issue Conflict
ing Injunctions.
Trouble Over the Admission of Negro
Coal Miners brought to
Huntington, Ark.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April pa clash
of authority came at Fort Smith yesterday
when the state district attorney sued out
an injunction before Circuit Judge Rowe re-
straining any railroad from hauling any
force of men to Huntington to take the
places of the striking miners, alleging such
men to be armed and lawless, and that
their appearance at the mines would en-
danger the peace of the state. The sheriff
is expected to serve the order on all the
railroad agents who could in any way han
die any such train.
Upon learning of this action of the state
court, the attorneys fer the coal company
caused the injunction of the federal court
prohibiting interference with men who de-
sire to work, to be served also on the
sheriff, upon the ground that he is interfer-
ing with the operation of the mine by pro-
hibiting the railroad from taking new men
to the mines. The sheriff has appointed a
number OF deputies to enforce the order of
the state court.
1t is authoritatiVely stated that the gov
ernor approves the action of the state
court. District Attorney Johnson of Fort
Smith, said last night that the carload of
negroes coming in as well as others, We're
entitled to protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
SPEAkERSHIP CANDIDATES..
Not Making Much Headvyay in secur-
ing Pledges of Supnort

The fact is developed from conversations
with members of the House of Representa-
tVes now in Washington that the candi-
dates for The speakership are not making
much headway in securing pledges of sup
port from representatives in advance of
the meeting of Congress next December
one western member, who seemed to voice
the opinions of a number of his colleagues
upon this subject, explained the situation
There are two reasons" he said, why
some of us are Withholding our pledges
now in the first place, 1t will be observed
That every candidate thus far announced
mas a rival in his own state. New York ha g
two candidates, Payne and Sherman; Iowa
has Hepburn ard Henderson,; Illinois has
Cannon and Hopkins, while Burton of Ohio
may be opposed by Grosvenor.
1t is obviously unfair to ask men to
pledge themselves to man who may later
be turned down by his own state delega-
ton 1t seems to me that this objection is
insurmountable. A man takes enough
chances in espousing the cause of the can
didate who apparently has a big backing
without undergoing the double risk of tax
ing up man who may not even be the
candidate of his own colleagues in the dele
cation. / certainly would not risk nv pros-
poets In the House upon such thin thread
The other reason why some men are
Withholding pledges is this: If the un-
pledged men next fall make any kind of a
showing in numbers they will hold the
balance of power. BY standing together
they can make themselves sought by the
most nkeiy candidates, and / believe such
combination could elect the Speaker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
PENSION FRAUDS.
Persons Found Guilty of SwindIing
the Government.

Minnie A. Hawkins of Peoria, Ill, was
the wife of Isaac p. Hendrick a soldier
who served in the 10th Michigan Cavalry,
and who died on August 9. 1893. She con-
tiEued to draw her deceased husbands pen
sion for five years by representing TO the
executing officer that her husband was too
i'll to go to his office TO execute his voucher.
She was remarked about a year ago and
still continued to draw the pension awarded
to her first husband. For this sfense she
was convicted on a plea of guilty at the
ern district of Illinois.
Fred Douglass, alias Dover, alias Doer,
alias Harris, alias etc, an impostor wh0
has been impersonating a special examiner
Of the bureau of pensions in Pennsylvania,
Delaware and the eastern shore of Mary
land, was yesterday sentenced at Whining
ton, Del, to five years Imprisonment and
to pay fine of 5000. He pleaded Tor lem
iency, stating to the judge that he had
served two sentences before for similar Of
fenses. This man is a professional impos-
tor, who for many years has made his liy-
ing by sWindling the innocent at all times
when out OF penal institutions, and al one
time he claimed to be a son of the late
Frederick Douglass of this city.
William Hampton was convicted at the
United states district court at Statewide
\. C., April 10, on charge of perjury in
his claim for pension, the application hav-
ing been made under the provisions of the
act of June u, 1890 and the pensioner hay-
ing sworn, in connection Herewith, that he
did not serve in the confederate army,
when, as a matter of fact he did perform
service as volunteer therein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
GEN. HENRY USTAINED.
Secretary AIger's Decision Regarding
Col. Hoods Complaint.

Secretary Alger has sustained Gen.
Henry, the military governor of Porto
Rico, in the matter of the controversy be
tween him and Lieut.. Col. c. c. Hood of
the 10th Infantry. 1t appears that Col.
Hood was recently reprimanded by Gen.
Henry for his action in forcibly removing
the local judicial officer from the court
room. Col. Hood thought he had not been
treated fairly in the matter and appealed
to the War Department, asking that the
matter be investigated by a court of in
quiry, or that if such a course could not be
followed Gen. Henry be instructed to re-
consider his action and recall the repri-
mand.
1t is said that Secretary Alger's investisa-
ton of the matter satisfied him that Gen.
Henry pursued the proper course, and that
Col. Hood had exceeded his authority in
arrestng the Porto Rican judge. Col.
Hood has been Informed of the views of
the department. and the incident is re-
garded closed. The 18th Infantry, to
which Col. Hood is attached, is to be re-
called home and sent to the Philippines as
soon as transportation can be provided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
CARTER HARRISON
Will Work for Bryan for President,
Says Hinrichsen,

Ex-Representative Hinrichsen of Illinois,
who has been in Washington on flying
visit, left today for Chicago Mr.. Hinrich-
sen, although out of Congress, is still ore
of the influential men in the democratic
party in Illinois, and took an active part in
the recent municipal campaign in Chicago
Garter HARRISON" said Mr.. Hinrichjen to
a Star reporter today, will not oppose
Bryan for the presidential nomination of
the democratic party. I am certain of that
He will support Mr.. Bryan and will work
for him. We will nominate Carter Harri
son for governor by acclamaton, however,
and I believe will elect him. The man has
great hold upon the affections and esteem
of the people of Illinois.
Another thing you may set down as GER
tain is that Illinois will send free silver
delegation to the next democratic national
convention Mr.. Harrison Is firmly in favor
of the Chicago platform, and the gold men
will not have a ghost of a show in the
makeup of our delegation."s'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
RECIPROCITY OF NEGOTIATIONS
Will Not Cease on the Arrival of
July Fl.

1t is said at the State Department that
the expiration, on July "a, of the period al
lowed for the making of reciprocity ar
rangements and treaties with foreign gov
ernmeEts, under the terms of the Dinglay
act, will not by any means terminate the
activities of the department in that direc-
ticn. While it is true that the DingIey act
seemed to indicate the intention of Con-
gress to discontinue further efforts to ne
gotiate these treaties after the date named
the department takes the view that the act
itself cannot and does not in any manner
limit the treaty making power of the Presi-
dent. Consequently, it is expected that the
department will proceed with the drafting
of such treaties and reciprocity arrange
stated, this work will continue under the
direction of Mckasson, the present special
plsnipotentiary, who, because of his EXPERT
knowledge of the subject, is intrusted with
all the details of the negotiations.
1t appears that some of the European ma
uons, and 1t is believed that Germany is
included in the list, convinced that they
can derive no profit from any arrangement
that might be framed under the terms of
the Dingley act, have resigned themselves
to awaiting the expiration of the time re-
naming before the 2ith OF July with the
purpose of seeking to better their COM
mercial relations with the United States
after that date by the negotiation of gen
eral treaties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
CARGO OF THE ABARENDA.
The Vessel Has Taken on Coal and
Has Dr0pped Down to Fort Monroe.


Has Dropped Down to Fort Monroe.
The Abarenda has completed taking on
coal at Lambert's Point, and has dropped
down to Fort Monroe. Beside the struc-
tural material for the wharf and coal sheds
at Pago Pago, Samoa, the Abarenda has
on board 2,4O0 tons of the best Virginia
steam coal, which will undoubtedly be need
ed by the Philadelphia by the time the
Abarenda reaches Apia.
The coaling station to be erected at Pago
Pago will be CT the most permanent char
acter, and the design represents the latest
developments in that direction The wharf
proper is to be shaped and will extend
out from the shore to the thirty-foot mark
1t will be supported on solid steel piles
seven inches thick, which will be screwed
and driven into the coral bottom. The
sheds for the storage of coal will be of
iron and the station will be equipped with
small tramways and automatic steam ma
chinery for handling rapidly large quanti-
ties of coal. 1t is believed that about a
year will be consumed in completing the
works at this station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Remains OF Marines Who Fell ut Cum,
McCHIla, Guantanamo Bay.

The gallant marines who lost their lives
in the early fighting at Camp McCalla
Guantanamo bay, are to be inferred in the
Arlington cemetery beside the bodies of
the soldiers whose remains We're recentlv
brought from Cuba and Porto Rico. The
funeral ship Crook is now on her way to
New York with these bodies, together with
the remains of number of soldiers disin-
TERED in Porto Rico. The Crook left
Guantanamo on the 21st instant, and is ex-
pected to reach New York city next Friday
She brings the bodies of $50 Americans who
died for their country either at Guantanamo
or in Porto Rico. A few of these bodies
have been claimed by friends or relatives
and will be buried in private cemeteries
in different parts of the country. The re-
mainder, constituting all that is mortal of
about 30 Americans, will be brought to
this city and buried in Arlington cemetery
with the usual military honors. 1t is cx-
pected that these remains will reach here
Monday or Tuesday next. Their reinterment
will be marked by simple ceremonies SINH
lar 10 those which attended the burial of
their comrades in the same cemetery a few
weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
CRITICISM OF THE WAR,
What Senator Morgan Says of the
Freedom of Speech.

There has been some discussion relative
to the extent of the right of citizens to
criticise the war in the Philippines, to ad-
wise friends in favor of enlisting or remain
ing out of the service, to hold public meet
ings TO condemn or applaud the work of
the administration in dealing with the
Filipnos
a Star reporter today called the attention
of Senator Morgan of Alabama to this
question.
Any one he replied, lis at liberty to
exercise free speech in this country whether
war Is in progress or not. 1t would only
be in case of martial law being declared
that that liberty would be abridged in re-
iauon to the conduct of the war. There
Is no restriction In the right Of a father to
advise his son to go or not to go into the
military service, and he may exercise the
same freedom in relation to a friend Mass
meetings can be held for purposes of free
discussion of the war 1t is only in case
of a conspiracy against the government
that trouble would follow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
MERELY 4 PLEA FOR THE NAVY.
Capt. Wi!de's Statement of the Cap
ture OF IIoiio.

1t is erroneous to assume that Capt.
Wilde of the Boston has specifically pro-
tested against the promotion that was ac-
corded Col Marcus p. Miller, to be a
brigadier general in connection with his
service at IloiIo. The naval officials say
that Capt Wilde's communication was not
directed against Col. Miller's advancement
but was simply an earnest and convincing
statement of the part played by the navy in
the capture of Iloiio, and a plea that due
credit for that performance be awarded to
the fleet. The purpose of the communica-
ton is simply to make the record straight.
and it is said at the department there will
be no outcome in the way of promotion or
punishment OF any persons concerned as
result of Capt. Wildes communication.
1t is stated at the War Department that
the promotion of Gen. Miller 20 be 4 brig
adler general in the regular army was not
on account of his services at Iloilo, but
in accordance with the policy of the Presi-
dent to give colonies who have rendered
long and distinguished services this rank
before they retired. AS Gen. Miller retired
Immediately after being commissioned, his
promotion did not interfere with the ad-
Vancement of any other man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
NOTABLE COMPLIMENT
Ambassadors Call at the British En-
bassy.
Hearty Congratulations Extended to
Sir Julian Pnuncefete, Who De-
parts Tonight for The Hague.

The British amba ssador, Sir Julian
Pauncefote leaves tonight for The Hague
where he will be the senior British delegate
to the cars disarmament Congress. He
will be accompanied to London by Lady
Pauncefote and their four daughters. with
a large household retinue. They sail to-
morrow on the New York of the American
line. Sir Julian called on the President and
Secretary Hay today to say goodbye and
to conclude such matters of business as are
pending between the United States and
Great Britain. Unfortunately this does not
include the modus vivendi on the Alaskan
boundary, which must await the slow pro-
ocsses Of the mail it having been found
that there are too many complications to
permit an understanding by cable.
Good wishes From DIPLOMATS.
The departure of the ambassador was the
occasion for 9 notable compliment from the
ambassadors of France, Germany and Rus
s;a. They assembled al the French en-
bassy and then proceeded together to the
British embassy. where hearty congratula-
tions We're extended to Sir Julian on the
honor conferred on him, and the well "ishes
expressed for the success not ohlS Oh uie
aYnba ssador's mission, but also OF the car
humane purposes in assembling his interna-
tional congress. Sir Jul!ah ularNId the
three ambassadors Tor TINS eAcepliol!al ,oui
tesv. and through them conveyed ms re-
CARDS to the diplomatic corps, or whlch ne
is the dean. .,, =,
All of the staffs of the embassies ana le-
cations will be represented at the train
when the British party departs tonight at
1o.3O for New York, and there Will be an
her manifestatio of the cordial Senu-
nents entertained toward Sir Julian and
his family After landing at Southampton
they will go to London, where Lady Paunce-
fote and the young ladies will participate
in the London season. Mr.. Reginald
Tower arrives here tomorrow to become
British charge d'affaires during the am
bassadors absence.
Questions in Satisfactory Shape.
Most of the pending questions between
the United States and Great Britain have
been put in satisfactory shape prior to Sir
Julian's departure, although some of them
are in a condition of allegiance rather than
actual settlement The abrogation of the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty is still open, with
no final agreement arranged, but most
agreeable sentiment prevailing on both
sides. 1t is hoped that the modus vivendi
on the Alaskan boundary will be arranged
by mail after Mr.. Towers arrival. The re-
ported agitation in Jamaica over United
States tariff rates is regarded here as of
minor Importance. The Samoan question
is committed to the Samoan commission
and the officials feel that 1t will develop en-
tire harmony of relations between the
United States and Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
GEN. GROSVENOR'S CANDIDACY.
The Ohio Representative Not Ready
to Deny Affirm 1t.

Representative Grosvenor of Ohio is IN
the city and will remain a couple of days,
attending to some business in the depart
ments. He was asked by a Star reporter
today if he was a candidate for the speak
ership.
General Grosvenor said he was not ready
at this time to say whether he would be a
candidate or not. He said the announce
ments of candidacy struck him as being
somewhat premature. in view of the fact
that Speaker Reed has not yet said he
would resign, although, to be sure, Mr..
Reed had not checked the aspirations of
his friends in that direction, thus lending
color to the prevailing impression that he
would resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
NEW COREAN MINISTER.
Chin Pom Ye to BE Succeeded by Min
YOn Whnn.

The new Corean minister who has been
appointed to succeed Mr.. Chin Pom Ye as
minister to Washington, who has been
transferred to Russia, France and Austria,
is Prince Min Yong Whan. He is first cou-
sin to his majesty, second cousin to the
late queen and uncle to the crown princess
He speak English. He stands very high in
the estimation of foreigners as We'll as Co
reans. He was special ambassador at the
coronation of the czar and acted in a sim
liar capacity at the queen jubilee in Lon
don. On his return home from the queen's s
jubilee he spent a year in Washington.
His brother. Min Yong Chan, will serve as
first secretary under him. This brother
also speaks English quite well. He left
COre,l April u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
ArtilIerist Buried at Banet1ok.

The American minister at Bangkok, Ham
ilton King, reports to the Department Of
State the decease of an American citizen
named Thomas Scanlan, late of Battery L,
Sd Artillery, who died of cholera there
Thursday, March o. He left no means and
no instructions as to the disposition of his
remains. He was discharged from the
army at Manila October 8. The minister
gave him burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
EVIDENCE AGAINST DREYFUS.
Figaro Tells Reasons of Belief in
Officers Guilf.

PARIS, April 25.-The Figaro, in its pub
lication of the testimony offered before the
court Of cessation in the Dreyfus proceed
ings, continues the evidence given by Capt.
Cuignet, who gave the court his reasons for
believing that Dreyfus was guilty
First, his Oreyfus) confessions; second
the technical contents of the berdereau, and
third the secret dossier.
Capt. Cuignet admitted however that
there was nothing in the secret dosser that
referred to Dreyfus or showed his guilt ex-
cept the Panizzardi dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

The Buffalo sailed today from Gibraltar
for New York homeward bound from Ma
Mia. The Nashville started up the Misss-
sippi river today from Natchez for Vicks-
burg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

2oO dead natives were counted along the
Spanish captain.
south Dakota Bears the Brunt.
The South Dakota regiment bore the
brUnt of the fighting. and had five men
killed and nine wounded.
The temperature today was o. and sev-
eral cases of sunstroke were reported.
The weather was cloudy.
The country traversed by our troops is
thickly wooded and the hardest for fight
ing
The rebels along the Bagbag river were
reinforced from Calumpit as the troops un-
der General Hale approached.
During the day the Americans captured
B5O prisoners.
As this dispatch is sent the rebels are re-
treating in the direction of Calumpit
Rebel Fire Improving.
The Filipino troops engaged were we'll
uniformed and well drilled As the cam
paisn progresses the rebel troops are i'm
proving. They are adopting American
Inthods and the accuracy of their shooting
is evinced by the fact that five Americans
were shot In the head
General Hale at 4 o'clock this morning
crossed the river and advanced on Calum-
pit. General MacArthur's division also ad-
vanced. and nine Of the armored fiat cars
was pushed ahead on the railroad.
The Kansas regiment advanced on the
Continued on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
To BE Handed Over to Germany.

The Secretary of State has issued his war
rant for the surrender to the German au-
thorities of Emil Draeger. a police inspect
or of Oberhausen, Prussia, who is charged
with embezzlement and was held for extra
dition by United States commissioner in
New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
THE WASHINGTON EVENING sTAH

THE WASHINGTON EVENING STAR
Has a larger home and household
circulation I'm the city of pubIios-
don, in proportion to population,
than my other Newspaper in the
world. That is, ID is regularly der
livered by carriers TO permanent
subscribes TO the largest per.
centnge of residences I'm the city.
This fs "a pointer of value 10 ad-
vertisers- Househoiders and meme
bers of family circles are the peo-
pie who want things and pay for
them.