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Evening star., 1899-02-07
REVERE HIS MEMORY.
Tribute Paid Lieutenant Mitchell by-
weather bureau Emui0Nes

Lieut.. James Mitchell of the 18th United
States Infantry, who was killed in the bat
tie at Manila with the Filipinos, was con-
nected for a number Of years with the
weather bureau in this city, when that in
sitution was under the supervision of the
signal corps of the army. Today the en-
ployes of the bureau drew up and signed
the following tribute to his memory:
We, the undersigned, employees of the
United States weather bureau hereby ex-
press our feelings of sorrow and regret at
the death of First Lieut.. James Mitchell OF
the 1fth United States Infantry, who re-
Gently lost his life IN the second battle of
Manila Lieut. Mitchell was Il man re-
sDected and loved by all who, knew him.
He was a brave soldier and an honest. trp-
right man. Those of US who served with
him in the early days OF the signal service
VIII always cherish his memory with fec,-
ings of love and kindness.
We hereby tender to his Immediate rela-
uVes our heartfelt sympathy in this their
hour of bereavement
This tribute was signed by Jesse H. Rob
inson. Robert Seyboth. II. L. Williams. D.
J: Carroll, A. J. Henry, II. i. Heiskel, e,
NJ. Mattison, James Berry, Frank Gillian,
Genevra Diehl, G. W. Smith, Henry Penny
witt, Ralph b. Marrean. Horace T. Lyon
A. Zappone, Theo 7. Moore E. Is Garri-
att, F. J. Randolph. Geo. L. Hunt Ceve-
land Able. Jno C. Stewart, j. C. Ashton,
Clinton Ashton, ]. J. Balm. F. L. Graham,
b. a; Blundon. F. NJ. Cleaver, r. D. Wes-
ton n, j. Penrod D. Maring, c: f. Mar
Win. VIM. Berry, c. Il. Tuck, H. c. Frank
enfield. j. l.. Whitesde. s. W. Beau. Jno
T. Foy, Charles Holmes, S. T. Potter, w
r. Phillips.
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Votes Needed to Ratify the Treaty
Were Obtained.
M'LAURIN CHANGED HIS POSITION
Proceedings in the Executive
Session.
AN EX CITED ENDIN G.

The advocates of the treaty were not
absolutely sure of its ratification by the
Senate yesterday until the roll call was in
progress. When the Senate went into eX
ecutive session. shortly after 2 o'clock, the
poll of the Senate indicated the defeat of
the treaty. and many of those most anX-
ious for ratification We're almost without
hope.
In executive session, up to the time of
voting-3 o'clock-brief speeches were made
by Senators Ross Money and Fairbanks.
Senator Stewart, who had just arrived from
his successful campaign in Nevada for re-
election, announced informally during this
period of the session that in his entire
trip across the continent he had not en-
countered one man who was opposed to
the ratification of the treaty.
Senator Ross read brief written speech
announcing his intention to support the
treaty as in the interest of peace. He en-
tered somewhat into the legal questions
involved. saying that he saw no obstacle
in the way of ratification from that source.
Senator Money reiterated his opposition
Evening star., 1899-02-07
TWO ADDITIONAL CASES.
Children 1St street Southwest
Afflicted With Smallpox.

The number of cases of smallpox in the
District today shows an increase of ~ per
cent over yesterday. Yesterday afternoon
there were eight cases here, and this morn
ing two additional ones We're reported to
DR.. Wm. c. Woodward, the District health
officer.
The TWO afflicted persons reported today
are Nellie and Walter Butler, colored chill
dren. residing at 125 1st street southwest.
just across from the Garfield statue. Upon
| investigating the character Of the Illness of
the children the health Office experts dis
covered it to be smallpox. and the little
hospital. near the District Jail.
DR. Woodward, upon further investigating
the cases, reached the conclusion that the
children contracted the disease from Frank
Newman a colored man, who was found
suffering from il at No. Wunder's court
last week. Newman. ii was learned by DIR.
W odward. bad visited the house where the
children resided quite frequently up to the
time he was stricken with the disease, and
there Is no doubt in the health officer
mind that they contracted it from Newman
1he eight patients at the hospital are re-
| ported to be doing well, Newman being one
OF them. The house from which the Butler
chlidien were removed, small frame build
ing. was promptly fumigated and the two
persons remaining in it will be strictly qua
ranuned. No other cases susnicious or
otherwise. We're reported to the health odi-
Ger up to l o'clock It's afternoon
Evening star., 1899-02-07
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-.
Bills Ordered to BE Reported Favor.
ably bN The Hnuse Cnrnmittan

The House District committee today held
meeting and acted upon a number of Sen,
ate and House bills. The bills will b, re-
ported and placed upon the House calendar
by next Monday. which will be District day
Favorable reports were ordered on the
following bills and resolutions:
House bill 1887 to amend the law relat-
ing to the opening of alleys
Senate bill 1891 to provide for national
celebration of the establishment Of the seat
of government at Washington. This bill is
to be amended in some particulars after
conference between Mr.. Curtis and the
Commissioners.
Senate resolution 231, for the further dis
tributior of the compilation of the statutes
of the District
Senate bin 1909, to relieve Mrs Harriet
a. Ferguson from the operations of the
alien ownership law.
Senate resolution 81. to authorize the
Commissioners 90 amend the health or
finances.
House bill 11133. to prevent the sale of
Intoxicating liquors on Sunday.
House bill l1I99 to amend the act incor-
porating the Washington and University
railway.
Senate bill 1853. relative TO the payment
of claims for material and labor furnis he'd
for the District buildings
House bill 11503, TO relieve Christiana
Denzler from the operations of the alien
ownership law.
House bill 1924 to quit-caim the interest
OF the United States in lot /, square lib, to
w II. Dix.
House bill ll439 to incorporate the Fred
erick Douglass Memorial Association
All of these bills have been published
heretofore in The Star.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Assignments to Regiments

By direction of the Secretary of War the
following assignments of officers to regi.
ments are announced
Capt. John NJ. Stotsenburg to the 9Th
United States Cavalry, Troop NJ.
First Lieut.. Frank A Burton to the I'd
United States Cavalry, Troop c.
First Lieut.. Robert Sewell to the Is,
United States Cavalry, Troop NJ
First Lieut.. George c. Barnhar,1t to the
4th United States Cavalry, Troop NJ
First Lieut.. James r. Reeves to the ID
United States Cavalry, Troop A.
First Liut. Kirby Walker to the 9th
United States Cavalry, Troop b.
First Lieut.. Claude b. Sweezey to the Stll
United States Cavalry, Troop F.
First Lieut.. Sterling p Adams to the 9th
United States Cavalry, Troop G.
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duced a crisis which made the ratification
of the treaty necessary. He considered it
a patriotic duty to vote for the treaty and
consequently cast his vote in the affirma-
tive.
The instant the roll call was completed
and the votes registered to ratify the treaty
the intense excitement that had been kept
in restraint up to that minute manifested
itself The vote was declared public and
Senator Hanna, followed by several other
senators, burst through the swinging doors
into the lobby. shouting, Treaty ratified.
Treaty ratified. Three majority.' like a
newsboys crying an extra Other senators
were calling out the news to their friends
that the vote was 81 to 27. and for a few
minutes the traditional dignity of the Sen
ate was in danger of receiving a shock.
The Senate never before came so danger
ously near losing its dignity in an outburst
of enthusiasm.
Discussing the McEnery Resolution.
After the ratification of the treaty in the
Senate yesterday afternoon the doors were
opened and consideration was begun on
joint resolution offered by Mr. McEnery
UaD. declaring a policy for the Philip
pines and an effort was made to adopt it,
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Lieut.. Col. sharpe Sent to Chicago.

Lieutenant Colonel Henry C. Sharpe, as
sistant commissary general of subsistence,
United States army, now in New York city,
has been ordered to Chicago. H., TO re-
heve Major Oskaloosa NJ. Smith, comm.s-
sary of subsistence. United States army,
of the duties at the subsistence depot in
that city. Major Smith, on being thus re-
lieved, is ordered to proceed to St. Louis.
Mo, and relieve Captain Albert ID. Niskern,
cCmmssary of subsistence, United States
army, oI his duties there. and Captain Ms
kern Will proceed to Denver. Col. for duty
as chief commissary of the department or
the Colorado
Evening star., 1899-02-07

Weather conditions and general forecast
The storm III the south has continued
slowly eastward and is central this morn
ing in southern South Carolina. The de-
preston however. extends from the gulf
states northeastward to southern New Eng
land.
The rains have continued iii the south,
and SHOWS from the Ohio valley northeast
ward and eastward. Heavy rains have
again fallen in the east gulf and south
Atlantic states. AS a result the rivers III
these districts will continue to rise, and
flood warnings are being issued wherever
necessary At Chattanooga this morning
the stage of the Tennessee river was $50
feet, O6 feet above the danger line.
The temperatures have fallen decidedly
in the middle and east gulf states, with
freezing temperature in western Florida
elsewhere the charges are unimpOrtant.
On the Pacific coast fair weather has con-
tinued except in Washington and northern
Oregon, where there has been snow with
rising temperature.
Clearing weather is indicated generally
in all districts from the gulf states north
eastward, except on the Atlantic coast,
where rain and snow will likely continue
tonight. On Wednesday the weather will
be generally fair.
There will be d decided fall in tempera-
ture tonight in the south Atlantic states,
with freezing temperature in extreme
northern Florida, except on the Atlantic
coast. and cold weather will continue gen
orally through Wednesday.
Fresh to brisk north to northwest winds
are indicated along the Atlantic coast.
The following heavy precipitation Gn
inches has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Charlotte. 1.06; Au-
gusta. 3.32: Raleigh, 1.I0; Atlanta, LIS;
Montgomery, 80.
Records for Tventy-FOur Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at =. m. yesterday:
Thermometer-Febru ca pm, 2s; S
pm. u; midnight, 20.
February II am, "a; 8 am 81; IL
noon. 2S: pm. 81
Maximum. II, at > pm, February :; min
imum. %. at { am, February 4
Barometer-February Ga pm, 1900; S
pm. 2995; l. midnight. 2990.
February II am. 29.SS; 5 am, 2992
noon, 1892; pm, 1870.
Tide Table.
TOGay-Low tide. II - am; high tide
:46 am. and DC pm.
TomOrrow-Low tide, 12:1:i a m. and 12:2-
pm; high tide, 5:57 am. and G:2S pm
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:3G pm: ext'n-
gushing begun at G:2S am. The lighting
is begun one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at G:2l pm; extin-
guished at G:.g} Il m.
Condition OF the Water
Temperature and condition of water at
am: Great Falls. temperature, 81; condi-
ton %: receiving reservoir, temperature
"a; condition at north connection, 6: condi-
ton at south connection. %; distributing
reservoir. temperature. "a: condition at in
fluent gate house, u; eftluent gate house. Il.
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ReorganixinE the second Corps.

by direction Of the Secretary of War, the
ID Army Corps will be reorganized and
consolidated into two camps. one at Ag-
gusta, Ga, and one at Greenville, s. Z.
As reorganized, the corps will consist Of
three separate brigades. with a proper pro-
portion of corps and brigade stan officers.
The squadron of the Sd Cavalry now on
duty with The I'd Corps will remain with
II until ordered to permanent station at
Fort Myer Va
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but the debate occupied so much time that
the resolution went over until today.
The resolution follows: I'd.
THAT by the ratification of the pending
treaty of peace with Spain it is not in
tended to Incorporate the inhabitants of
said islands into citizenship of the United
States, nor is it intended to permanently
annex said islands as an integral part of
the territory of the United States But it
is the intention of the United States to
establish on said islands government suit
able to the wants and conditions of the
inhabitants OF said islands to prepare them
! for local sclf-goverEment and in due time
to make such disposition of said islands as
Will best promote the interests of the citi-
zens of the United States and the inhabi-
tants of said islands,"
Mr.. HOar proposed an amendment pro-
vidng tnat the proposed government in
the Philippines should be with the consent
of the people thereof"
Mr.. lioar. in support Of his amendment
congratulated those who favored the
treaty's ratification for now proposing to
support such a resolution. 1t was a case of
better late than never He believed if such
declaration had been adopted several
days ago the deplorable occurrences of the
past two days in Manila would have been
aVerted and many precious lives would
have been saved.
Mr.. Aldrich, in moving to lay the amend
ment on the table, said it was IA sufficient
answer to Mr. Hoar to say that had it not
been for objections by the treaty's oppo-
nents this or some similar resolution would
have been adopted several days ago.
The motion to lay on the table prevailed
10 to IL the detailed vote being as follows
feas-Aldrich, Allison, Baker, Burrows,
carter Chandler Clark Cullom. Davis
Deboe, Fairbanks, Elkins, Foraker Frye
Galllnger, Gear, Gray, Hanna Hansbrough
ftaWiey kenney, Lindsay, Lodge. Mcbride
McEnery, Mcmillan, Mantle Morgan. Mel
son, Penrose, Pettus, Platt Comm. Platt
sN. " Pritchard, Quay, Ross, Seweli,
Shoup, Simon. Spooner, Stewart, Teller,
Ihurston. Warren, Wolcott-i5.
Nays-AlIen, Bacon, Bate, Berry, Butler,
Saffery, Chiffon, Clay, Cockrell, Daniel
German, Hale, Harris, Heitfeld Hoar, Jones
.Ark.), Jones New, McLaurin, Martin
Mason Mills. Mitchell. Money, Murphy,
Perkns. Pettgrew. Rawlins, Roach. Smith
Illlman, Turley, Turner Vest, Wellington
Mr.. Hoar then moved to amend the reso-
tuition by inserting the words "or to force a
government upon them against their will
Mr; Aldrlch moved to lay the amendment
i6 to 80.
At the instance of Mr. Aldrich the resolu-
tlon was amended in two or three verbal
particulars.
Mr.. Bacon Ga) then offered portion of
ms resolution as an addition to the Nc
Emery resolution.
Against Permanent OCCUPATION
Mr.. Bacon supported his proposed decla-
ration, maintaining that the United States
ought to declare against permanent
dominion in the Philippine Islands, and to
declare that we doznot propose to deny the
inhabitants of those islands self-goveren-
ment. ,z3.,.. a.,
Mr.. Gray CDel) one of the peace commits
sioneTs, said he had always been willing to
vote lor such resolution asrthat offered by
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ance that the critical condition existing at
Manila could be more easily handled if the
treaty. should be ratified. He for one, was
not willing to embarrass the government at
so critical tima. IT, after the ratifica-
ton, the administration should fail to pur-
sue the proper course toward the islands,
the fault would be that of the government
and not his, and he would not b. justified
IN committing an unwse act by any appre-
hension that the administration would not
DO all that 1t should do. He also referred
TO the agreement to pass the McEnery
resolution as pledge against expansion
In vicw of this promise and in the hone
that ratification would lessen bloodshed in
;he Philippines, he would therefore he
said, cast his vote in the affirmative
He had hardly concluded when Senator
emery approached him with a word of
congratuiation, saying that h had decided
upon the same course. The Louisiana sena-
tor made 10 speech of explanation to the
Sera;e publicly, announcing himself only
by means of his vote.
Senator Jones' Statement
Mr.. Jones of Nevada did not vote on
the first roll call, but came in from the
cloak room before the vote was announced,
and by unanimous consent made brief
and feeling speech. He said that he was
against expansion. and If he thought the
ratification of the treaty meant expansion
he would not vote for 1t, as he considered
a policy of expansion would prove the ruin
OF the country, The events in Manila dur
ing the past two three days, in his
Judgment. were likely to do more to dis
courage expansion than anything that had
happened, but had at the same time pro-
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Two Deaths in Cuba,

General Brooke. commanding the Ameri-
can army in Cuba, reported to the War
Department today two deaths among the
troops as follows: Private Alonzo Park,
Company F, Sth Illinois, tetanus. and Cor
poral Robert Sparks, Company T. Sth
Illinois. typhoid fever; both al Santiago.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Personal Mention,

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Lamb recently
of Salt Lake City. are at present the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. II. A johnson of
No. 1884 Sth street northwest. They have
decided to make Washington their perma-
nent home.
Woodford II. Babbitt, Company X, 1st
District of Columbia Regiment, has gone
to Warner, Col.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Naval omcer. Di.charred,

The following Eamei officers of the navy
have been honorably discharged: Ensigns
g. L. Holsinger and w. NJ Willett, Assist
ant Engineer J. L. Smith and Second Lieu
tenant L. NJ. Gulick o. s. NJ CT
Evening star., 1899-02-07
To Protect American Interests.

The gunboat Marietta, at Puerto Cabeila,
has been ordered to proceed Immediately to
Greytown. Nicaragua, for the protection of
American interests represented to be in
jeopardy because of the disturbed cundi.
ton OF political affairs In that vicinity,
Evening star., 1899-02-07
CLEARING TONIGHT.
Fair weather Indicated for Wednes
day. With Light Winds.

Forecast till pm. Wednesday-tor the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, clearing this afternoon or to-
night; Wednesday fair; light to fresh north
erly winds.
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To Command the Nern.

Commander c. Belknap has been de-
tached from the navy yard at Marc Island
and ordered to command the collier Nero.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A. A. =. r.. SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE
United States.-Tbere will be n regular meeting
of Mithraa Lodge Of Perfection TUESDAY. Feb.
g. 1899 at 7:3o o'clock pm. Work 14th degree.
RICHARD B. NIXON. ed degree.
Venerable Master.
W. II. OLCOTT, 32d degree.
Secretary. 1t
MIR ROBERT f. SPEER WILL MAKE THE An
nual address before the Pres. c. +. Missionary
Union in the Assembly's Church. Fifth and sts;,
THIS EVENING at 1:30 o'clock. Public invited
Evening star., 1899-02-07

this government it would have prevented
the hostile conflict at Manila.
Senator Teller interrupted Mr.. Money.
and there was d lively tilt Mr.. Teller
announced his belief that the opposition
to thu treaty were responsible for the Ma
Mia battle, and Mr.. Money declared this
view to be absurd.
Mr. Fairbanks Appeal.
Mr. Fairbanks spoke for the first time
since the debate began. He made an ap-
peal fer unanimity Of action, in order that
the country might pres Mt a harmonious
front to the outside world in dealing with
so important question. Referring to the
legislation in the early stages of the war
and nstancing the placing of SjH,0.D.Go0
as an emergency fund at the disposal OF
the President. he said it would be matter
for deep regret if the same unanimity, har-
mony and absence of partisanship could
not be made manifest at the close of the
war and in the preparation of the treaty
of peace. Celebrating this view, he said
no partisan political advantage could pos
sibly be claimed by any one in the ratifi-
cation, and held out the view that solid
support of the administration would be of
vast advantage to the administration IN
the present crisis.
He referred to the opening of hostilities
at Manila, and expressed the view that the
ratification of the treaty would do much TO
prevent further bloodshed and restore
quiet With the treaty unratified the coun-
try would BE- in an anomalous position,
while with it favorably disposed of the
arms of the government would be strength
ened by the assurance to the world that
the two branches of the treaty making
power of the country warc united in policy
and purpose. Let us he said, ''ratfy the
treaty and then settle our differences con-
corning the question of expansion after
ward. Those questions can wait, but the
emergency is too great for any postpone
merit whatever on the ratification ,Iues-
ton"
The votes of Massrs. McLaurin, Jones of
Nevada and McEnery were regarded as
possible for the treaty, but the desired as
surances could not be had in advance. The
first ray of light was when McEnary voted
against the Vest am ndment. This indi-
Gated his attitude. Then McLaurin, in a
brief speech, announced that he would vote
for the treaty. This speech was made
when McLaurin's name was reached in the
roll call.
Eject Of the News From Manila.
He said, in explanation of his change of
position, giving the open hostites in
Manila as the reason for it: Il am, as l
have been from the first irrevocably op-
posed to the expansion of our territory,
and should have voted against ratification
but for the news that has come to US over
the cable in the past two days He then
went on to say that the attack upon our
troops had brought about a NV condition
of affairs. and that he should vote for the
treaty.
He referred to Senator Fairbanks appeal
to support the administra tion as an assur-
Evening star., 1899-02-07

to the treaty and made last plea for
a modification Of the agreement. He as
serted that if the friends of the treaty
had agreed to modifying resolution the
vote could have been received much sooner,
and that as it would have carried assur-
ance of pacific intentions on the part of
this government ii would have prevented
the hostile conflict at Manila.
Senator Teller interrupted Mr.. Money.
and there was d lively tilt. Mr.. Teller
announced his belief that the opposition
to thu treaty were responsible for the Ma
Mia battle, and Mr.. Money declared this
view to be absurd.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, 81; condi-
ton, ~: receiving reservoir, temperature,
"a; condition at north connection, 6; condi-
ton at south connection %; distributing
reservoir. temperature, "a; condition at in
fluent gate house, II; effluent gate house II.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.

Gas lamps all lighted by 6:3G pm: ex.in-
gushing begun at G:2S am. The lighting
is begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at G:2l pm; extin-
p1liSbed NJ
Evening star., 1899-02-07

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